Building U.S.–Ukraine partnerships and amplifying the voice of Ukrainian defenders through advocacy campaigns and trips

Strategic advocacy and diplomacy

Applying real battlefield insights to strengthen Ukraine and the United States’ understanding and execution of modern warfare

Battlefield-validated analytics

Transforming battlefield insights into tech solutions and developing the combat tech labs with partner units 

Defense tech testing & innovation acceleration

Facilitating exchange of battlefield insights, tech solutions between Ukrainian units and international partners

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connect frontline Ukrainian experience with Western strategic thinking

build lasting cooperation between Ukraine and the United States

prepare ukraine’s and the US' defense sector for future conflicts

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Ukraine’s defense operations are setting new standards in modern military practice.

Every domain of contemporary conflict — air and missile defense, drone warfare, electronic and cyber operations, battlefield logistics, and multi-national coordination, is transformed in Ukraine.

This war extends beyond Ukraine’s borders, carrying worldwide strategic implications.

SII exists to ensure the lessons, innovations, and institutional shifts forged in Ukraine inform and strengthen the broader security architecture shared by the United States, NATO, and other democratic allies.

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Snake Island, in the Black Sea, commands key maritime routes linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. In 2022, when Ukrainian forces refused to surrender there to russian invaders, Snake Island became a global symbol of strength, defiance, and democratic resolve.

Snake Island also sits at the crossroads of vital trade corridors — a gateway between regions and a pivot point for security in the wider Black Sea.

Just as Snake Island connects key geographies, SII aligns frontline innovation with global security priorities — turning a moment of defiance into a platform for U.S.-Ukraine long-term security partnerships.

Snake Island – the strategic symbol:

June 2025 Edition marks the launch of Defense Tech Monthly — a new publication series by the Snake Island Institute (SII), featuring frontline defense tech news and insights drawn directly from the field. Each issue of Defense Tech Monthly covers battlefield updates, frontline innovation and tech gaps — all shaped by those working at the edge of today’s war.

Defense Tech Monthly: June 2025

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