Ukrainian UAV production surges; over 200 companies involved in the sector in 2023

Ukrainian drone production has been significantly scaled up throughout 2023. In total, over 200 Ukrainian companies are involved in the UAV sector, either assembling the finished vehicles or providing products and services to the drone industry.

Source: Ukraine’s Defence Ministry, following the meeting with UAV producers, organised by Brave1 and attended by Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov.

Currently, 67 models of Ukrainian UAVs have been certified by the Defence Ministry, 58 of which have secured state contracts.

Quote: "I don't want to give an exact number, but we're talking about hundreds of thousands of units, performing various tasks. This includes reconnaissance, retargeting of ground-based weapons, and real-time situational awareness, excluding FPV. The enemy is well aware of the threat posed by Ukrainian drones. The mere presence of our drones in the air is a deterrent, making the enemy think twice before advancing on our positions," said Umiеrov.

In addition, during the meeting, representatives of over 120 companies had the opportunity to communicate directly with all industry leaders – the Defence Ministry, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State Special Communications Service, the Defence Procurement Agency, and the Central Management of Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It is noted that the plans for 2024 include a significant increase in the number of drones on the front. The Defence Procurement Agency is already signing long-term contracts.

Background: The German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems is establishing a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) centre in Ukraine and plans to hire specialists.

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