Ukraine Becomes World’s Leading FPV Drone Producer With Over 2.2 Million Units Built
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Ukraine leads global FPV drone production with over 2.2 million units, rapidly advancing its defense capabilities, officials announced at the Kyiv forum.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28169596

“Ukraine has become the world’s top producer of FPV drones, manufacturing more than 2.2 million units and rapidly expanding its defense industrial base to meet the demands of modern warfare,” leading defense officials said during the Ukrainian Weapons 2024 forum in Kyiv.

“We’ve already begun working with $35 billion in investments and contracts.”

“We’ve ramped up manufacturing of missiles, electronic warfare systems (EW and REW), and ground robotic platforms.”

More than 50% of the materials used in these systems are now sourced locally.

  • SteveCC@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Wondering - are they making the component parts as well? The motors, propellers, altimeters, frames, etc. or buying them from China, etc?

    • nimble@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      7 hours ago

      Seems not all, but some are.

      “In addition, there’s already a company that has built drones using 100% domestically produced components.”

      This shift to localization marks a critical milestone for Ukraine’s defense industry. In addition to ensuring faster delivery and supply chain security, it signals Ukraine’s strategic aim to become self-reliant in defense manufacturing amid Russia’s full-scale invasion.

      Have no idea on what those numbers are though