Since the first year of the full-scale war, Russia has used thousands of Iranian “Shahed” drones that fly towards their target and detonate on impact for long-range strikes. Ukraine’s production levels and deliveries increased more than 120 times in 2023, In contrast with Russia where drone production is dominated by the state, the vast majority of manufacturers in Ukraine are private. Ukraine will produce thousands of long-range drones capable of deep strikes into Russia in 2024 and already has up to 10 companies making drones that can reach Moscow and St Petersburg, do you think that private companies will milk Ukraine defence budget ?
