A surge of domestic drone companies in Ukraine has outpaced what the government budget can support, leading many companies to increasingly seek international partnerships or face consolidation. Drones have become a transformative part of Ukraine’s military strategy. The country’s ability to mass produce these cheap and effective weapons has led to the creation of more than 200 domestic drone companies, but experts in Ukraine’s drone industry agree that factors including increased competition mean many of the smaller firms are unlikely to survive. While there are strategic incentives for large,…
