Click Here 88. Exclusive: Inside Ukraine’s secret drone factories
Oct 10, 2023
This podcast takes us inside Ukraine's secret drone factories, where entrepreneurs are able to quickly create innovative weapons for soldiers on the front lines. It explores the high-tech creativity in Ukraine's defense tech industry as a response to invasion and showcases the development of easily assembled drones for military warfare. The podcast also discusses the combat drones made from surprising materials, Ukraine's private defense industry and vulnerability to cyber attacks, and the recent cyber attack on MGM Resorts.
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Secret Drone Factory in Ukraine
- Vitaly Kolas and his team built a secret underground drone factory to supply combat drones to Ukrainian troops.
- They directly ask soldiers at the front lines what drones they need, then quickly produce and deliver them locally.
Differences Between Combat and Commercial Drones
- Combat drones need to be simple, easy to assemble, and low-tech compared to commercial drones.
- They must be stealthy, quickly deployable, and use handmade production methods due to limited resources.
Kremlin Drone Attack Mystery
- In May, two drones exploded over the Kremlin, highlighting Ukraine’s ability to strike inside Russia.
- The drones were untraceable, likely produced in underground factories like Vitaly's workshop.