The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine announced an impressive increase in the production capacity of the drone industry, which increased from 300,000 to 4 million units this year. This shows the rapid development of technology and the growing role of drones in military and civilian purposes.
The Ministry of Digitization conducted research into the field of drone production together with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Brave1 cluster.
The production capacity of the Ukrainian drone industry increased 10+ times in 2024 compared to 2023,
According to the Ministry of Statistics, production capacity increased from 300,000 drones in 2023 to 4 million in 2024.
The department noted that after the launch of mass production, the emphasis shifted to increasing efficiency and introducing the latest technologies. Experts predict that in the coming years, competition will contribute to the unification of manufacturers.
The Ministry of Statistics also reported that there is significant progress in the creation of air, sea and ground drones, as well as in the development of electronic warfare systems. Among the main trends are the use of computer vision technologies, "swarm" systems, innovations in navigation and communication.
