Ukraine to Ramp Up Production of Long-Range Drones for Deep Strikes into Russia

The Ukrainian government announces plans to significantly increase drone production, aiming for thousands of long-range drones capable of targeting Moscow and St. Petersburg.

• Ukraine plans to produce thousands of long-range drones in 2024, capable of striking deep into Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
• The Ukrainian government is actively supporting the drone industry, with significant increases in funding and deregulation to spur innovation.
• Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov highlights the growth of the long-range kamikaze drone category, which did not exist two years ago.
• Ukraine has trained 20,000 drone operators and aims to produce one million First Person View (FPV) drones this year.
• The drone industry in Ukraine relies on foreign components, including from China, but efforts are underway to localize production.

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