David Pipe

David Pipe

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David closely follows the Ukrainian Army, with a particular interest in newly formed, and more obscure units. He also contributes by producing high-quality, accurate renditions of military insignia, helping to document and preserve the visual identity of Ukrainian military formations.

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  • Anti-Tank Battalion reformed in the 3rd Army Corps

    As part of the reformation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces into the corps-brigade system, many units are being formed or expanded into corps-level support units. In early July 2025, MilitaryLand…
  • New Artillery Brigade Insignia Unveiled

    In mid-August 2025, MiltiaryLand confirmed the creation of a new artillery formation within the Ukrainian Ground Forces, being the 68th Artillery Brigade. This continues the reformation of the Ukrainian Defense…
  • Foreigners Abandoned: Inside 1st Rifle International Battalion

    In March 2025, MilitaryLand reported on the formation of an international battalion within the 3rd Assault Brigade, including English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking volunteers. More recently, MilitaryLand also covered the battalion…
  • 3rd Assault Brigade’s International Battalion Revealed

    Back in March 2025, MilitaryLand reported that Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade was forming two international units. It is one of the first brigades to create a dedicated international battalion alongside…
  • Anne of Kyiv Brigade joins 21st Corps

    On July 31, 2025, MilitaryLand reported that the 93rd Mechanized Brigade and the newly formed 159th Mechanized Brigade had joined the 21st Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It…
  • Insignia Overhaul – July 2025

    With another month gone by, we are back with the fourth entry of the Insignia Overhaul article series. July has been a busy month with many new corps and brigade…
  • Kharkiv Army Corps Expands with New Units

    On June 4, 2025, MilitaryLand reported on the 41st Mechanized Brigade joining the 12th Army Corps, becoming the first fully established mechanized formation within the corps. This was reported by…
  • Further Details Emerge on 3rd Army Corps

    The newly established 3rd Army Corps, formed on the basis of the legendary and battle-hardened 3rd Assault Brigade, has officially been announced across its social media platforms after much anticipation. MilitaryLand…
  • Revanche joins International Legion

    The Revanche Tactical Group, a subordinate of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine, has officially announced that it has joined the International Legion of HUR MO. This announcement was…
  • The Final Tank Brigade is Reformed

    The last tank brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the 4th Tank Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi, is being reformed into the 4th Heavy Mechanized Brigade, meaning it is…
  • More Units Assigned to 10th Army Corps

    Three units have been found to have been under the command of the 10th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, with two being recently assigned. This was confirmed by…