Ukraine Readies to Produce ‘Dozens of Thousands’ of Drones Per Month
With no end in sight to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the latter hopes to churn out even more drones—and calls upon Western nations to do the same.
Ukraine wants to boost production of domestic drones used in its war against Russia, such as Skyeton’s Raybird-3. [Courtesy: Skyeton]
Key Takeaways:
Ukraine plans to significantly scale up domestic military drone production, aiming for "dozens of thousands" per month by year-end to reduce reliance on foreign-made UAVs.
Drones are a critical component of Ukraine's warfare, changing battlefield tactics by making heavy machinery vulnerable, allowing for swarm attacks, and enabling strikes deep within Russian territory.
Initiatives like the "Army of Drones" have boosted local manufacturing, fostering an environment where over 200 Ukrainian firms are now involved in drone production.
Despite increased output, high attrition rates mean Ukraine requires a continuous, large-scale supply of drones, along with better air defense systems and ongoing Western investment.
Updated Oct. 30 at 11:15 a.m. EDT with commentary from Mikhail Kokorich, founder and CEO of Destinus.
Ukraine is ready to take its military drone production to the next level, according to comments from Oleksandr Kamyshin, the Ukrainian minister of strategic industries who oversees the country’s defense industry.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
