Ukraine
Ukraine's fusion research is conducted at the Kharkov Institute of Physics and Technology. Ukraine's current conflict has accelerated DEW development, with documented use of laser and drone systems.
Key Findings
Kharkov Institute of Physics and Technology conducts Ukraine's primary plasma physics research.
6 entities and 5 relationships map Ukraine's limited fusion research ecosystem.
Ukraine's current conflict has accelerated DEW development and deployment.
Ukraine has documented use of laser systems for drone countermeasures.
Ukraine's fusion research infrastructure has been damaged by the ongoing conflict.
Research Paper
Ukraine's Fusion and Directed Energy Weapons Ecosystem
Plasma Physics Research, Fusion Infrastructure, and Defense Technology Programs
Key Entities
KIPT
Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology conducting plasma and fusion research, Ukraine's primary plasma physics institution.
IPP
Institute of Plasma Physics at KIPT, operating Uragan stellarators and QSPA plasma accelerator facilities.
QSPA Kh-50
QSPA Kh-50 quasi-steady plasma accelerator - Ukraine's high-power plasma accelerator for plasma physics and materials research.
Uragan Stellarators
Uragan series stellarators (Uragan-2M, Uragan-3M) at KIPT - Ukraine's stellarator fusion research devices with torsatron/heliac configurations.
Krasukha-4 Capture
March 2022 - Ukrainian forces captured Krasukha-4 command post container outside Kyiv, significant intelligence loss for Russia providing Western intelligence detailed understanding of Russian EW capabilities.
EUROfusion Ukraine
Ukrainian participation in European fusion research programs through KIPT and IPP collaborations.
Ukraine Utility Model 74850 (Artificial Ball Lightning)
Ukrainian utility model for obtaining artificial ball lightning plasmoids in atmosphere. M.I. Baranov. Arc discharge between graphite electrode and water surface. 0.3m diameter, <0.6s lifetime.
Timeline Highlights
NSC Meeting as Cover for Project Quiet Exodus
President Obama convenes an NSC meeting on the Ukraine crisis, allegedly providing cover for deliberations on the MH370 asset denial operation.
W7-X Stellarator Collaboration
LANL team participates in the 'One Team' control room operations for the W7-X stellarator in Germany.
DOE announces 8 Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipients
$46M for 8 companies. Inspired by NASA COTS. 5-10 year timeline for pilot plant designs.
Research Topics
Explore Ukraine's involvement across specific research domains tracked by the SMT Research Institute.