Zelenskyy on 1 million drones programme: more contracts to come
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukrainian manufacturers have already contracted for a million drones by 2024, and this amount will expand.
Source: Zelenskyy's evening video address on 6 August
Details: Zelenskyy stated that he had received briefings from representatives of the Ministry of Strategic Industries and the Ministry of Digital Transformation regarding the status of drone production and financing.
Quote: "Our manufacturers have already contracted for a million drones this year, and the overall number will increase year after year. We do not reveal all of the intricacies, but the ability to build drones is getting greater", the president emphasised.
In addition, Zelenskyy reported that at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters it was decided to increase funding for Ukraine's missile programme.
Background:
- The Defence Procurement Agency has reached a deal with a Ukrainian company for the supply of ground-based kamikaze drones.
- In Ukraine, the first tender for the purchase of Ukrainian drones was announced by Prozorro.Sales, the state procurement system.
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