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Drone Bonus Program: How Ukraine Turns Battlefield Data Into Combat Tech

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Drone Bonus Program: How Ukraine Turns Battlefield Data Into Combat Tech

The “Army of Drones. Bonus” program continues to redefine modern warfare by rewarding verified UAV strikes with access to additional gear via the Brave1 Market.

In September 2025, Ukrainian defense units reported over 18,000 enemy combatants eliminated using drones. Each case was verified through video confirmation in the DELTA system. This is twice as many as recorded in October 2024.

To strengthen responses to small enemy infantry groups, the reward rate for eliminating or injuring personnel was doubled in September. Capturing an enemy soldier now grants 10 times more points than elimination.

Over UAH 4 billion worth of tech has already been ordered by units through the program in just 2.5 months.

The program is regularly updated based on battlefield realities and aims to reward the most effective units.

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