“OBRIY” — Defense Swarm

OBRIY (Defense Swarm) is a community of technology manufacturers, engineers, educators, and government partners united to develop and implement solutions in the fields of defense, security, and Ukraine’s recovery.Members of the community collaborate on products and solutions aligned with a shared mission: to protect the country, drive innovation, and build a secure future.

Community goals:

• To create, scale, and deploy technologies that strengthen defense capabilities and accelerate national recovery;
• To integrate the efforts of government, business, and education into a unified technological ecosystem;
• To showcase the capabilities of Ukrainian MILTECH companies on the international stage.

Kharkiv IT Cluster is the initiator and coordinator of OBRIY, bringing together tech companies, fostering partnerships, promoting innovation, and opening new opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers, both domestically and internationally.

Who makes up the OBRIY community?

• Manufacturers of UAVs, FPV drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, air defense, and communication systems;
• Developers of simulators, training tools, and educational solutions for military and technical training;
• Companies working in humanitarian demining, logistics, and infrastructure restoration;
• Government institutions and educational establishments support innovation development.

Where are these technologies applied?

The OBRIY catalog showcases how Ukrainian solutions are implemented across three key areas:

🔧 RECOVERY

Technologies for safe infrastructure and reintegration:

• Humanitarian demining systems;
• Logistics in critical conditions;
• Engineering solutions for protecting facilities and citizens.

🎓 EDUCATION

Platforms for training operators, engineers, and teams:

• Combat simulators and trainers;
• Educational complexes for military and technical specialists;
• Software for visualization and modeling;
• Instructor training programs.

🛡 DEFENSE

Technologies that provide battlefield advantage:

• UAVs and FPV drones with autonomous guidance;
• Electronic warfare (EW) systems;
• Air defense systems;
• Software for combat coordination and data analysis.

What is the OBRIY catalog?

The catalog is a visual presentation of the Ukrainian defense technology ecosystem — more than just a company directory. It:

• Reveals the solutions developed by Ukrainian engineers;
• Demonstrates where and how these solutions operate;
• Explains how to join the community.

Digital PDF Catalog

Together, we create the conditions to develop new ideas and implement solutions that significantly impact the course of the war and Ukraine’s future.

How to get involved?

OBRIY welcomes cooperation with:

• MILTECH companies;
• Investors;
• Government authorities;
• Educational institutions;
• Regional clusters and associations.

📌 To join OBRIY, please send inquiries to ObRii@it-kharkiv.com or call +38 (095) 035 57 87.