{
  "id": 14149556,
  "title": "Ukrainian firms, PDW to test Kurbas cameras on drones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ukrainian-firms-pdw-to-test-kurbas-cameras-on-drones",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1218972.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ukrainian firms The Fourth Law and Odd Systems have entered into a memorandum of understanding with U.S. defense technology company Performance Drone Works (PDW). The agreement aims to assess the integration of Kurbas cameras into PDW drones, with potential for local production in the United States. Speaking to the release, PDW CEO James Slider expressed optimism about combining proven technology with U.S. engineering and production capacity. The memorandum was signed at the AUSA exhibition in Washington. The companies plan to evaluate the integration of Odd Systems' cameras, technical specifications, and requirements for U.S. production. PDW will take on a manufacturing and industrialization role for the Ukrainian firms in the U.S. Additionally, the firms intend to establish production of thermal sensors in the U.S. under the newly launched Project Foundation, led by Ihor Nakonechny. Kurbas cameras were developed and tested on the battlefield, and PDW will help bring this technology to American platforms. The Fourth Law CEO and Odd Systems co-founder Yaroslav Azhniuk stated that this collaboration will establish a thermal sensor supply chain directly in the United States. PDW specializes in developing multipurpose aerial robotic systems, software, communications, training systems, and production capacity. The Fourth Law focuses on creating scalable autonomy for robotic systems, particularly in defense applications. Odd Systems develops thermal and daytime cameras for drones and other robotic systems. Project Foundation aims to produce uncooled thermal sensors in Europe and the U.S.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian companies The Fourth Law and Odd Systems have announced signing a memorandum of understanding with U.S.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Explosion heard in Kyiv, Ukrainian port struck by drones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/explosion-heard-in-kyiv-ukrainian-port-struck-by-drones",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:59:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}