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 drastically increase its domestic military drone production to "dozens of thousands" per month by the end of the year, outstripping the growth of conventional weapons manufacturing.
This ramp-up is driven by a shift from relying on foreign drones to boosting local production through initiatives like the "Army of Drones," with over 200 domestic firms now involved.
Drones are fundamentally reshaping battlefield tactics by posing significant threats to heavy machinery, demoralizing troops, and enabling deep strikes, highlighting the need for new defense systems and continuous production despite high attrition rates.
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.
