Ukraine ramps drone production to exceed 10 million a year
By The BriefBrief
Ukraine has rapidly increased domestic drone output, producing about 800,000 drones in 2023 and about two million in 2024. President Volodymyr Zelensky said last month Ukraine is now making more than 10 million drones annually, with plans to double to 20 million by the following year.
WHO:President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT:Zelensky said Ukraine is producing more than 10 million drones per year and plans to double output to 20 million by the next year.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:No specific cause was reported; the article links the production surge to Ukraine’s ability to sustain deeper drone strikes.
