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Ukraine Begins Mass Production of Domestic Alternative to Mavic Drones

Zelenskyy says state contracts are being prepared with financing secured.

Overview

  • The president announced production has started on a new drone intended to replace DJI's Mavic on the battlefield.
  • He said the relevant procurement contracts are in progress and funded to support scale-up.
  • Robert "Magyar" Brovdi’s plan to strengthen air defence over Kherson received full backing, with instructions to roll out similar programs in border cities and high-risk hromadas.
  • Ukrainian forces use Mavic-type quadcopters for short-range reconnaissance, artillery fire adjustment, and adapted small-munition drops.
  • Zelenskyy recently cited a target of producing 500–800 interceptor drones per day in November.