FT Tech Tonic Future weapons: Ukraine’s army of drones
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Apr 22, 2025 Gyorgy Tsukakaya, Advisor to Ukraine's Minister for Digital Transformation and key figure in the Army of Drones project, discusses the revolution of drone warfare in Ukraine. He shares how drones have transformed combat dynamics, boosting supply transport, surveillance, and attacks. Tsukakaya highlights the vital role of volunteer initiatives and the government’s efforts to accelerate drone production. He also touches on the implications for global military strategies and the future of autonomous drones in warfare, showcasing Ukraine's innovative approach amid conflict.
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Volunteers Build Cheap Drones
- In Kyiv, volunteers in a small basement workshop assemble 100 drones monthly for Ukraine's front lines.
- These affordable drones cost about $350 each but can destroy multi-million dollar targets like tanks.
Drones Revolutionize Warfare
- Drones have revolutionized warfare as fast, precise, cheap weapons effective against expensive targets.
- Using a few hundred dollars worth of drones can destroy million-dollar enemy equipment.
Drones Become Daily Life Reality
- Kyiv residents hear and see Russian drones flying nightly, known locally as 'flying mopeds.'
- The drones accelerate and dive to strike targets, becoming part of daily life even for children.