According to Ukrinform, this was announced by Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovations, Education, Science and Technology Development – Minister of Digital Transformation, in an interview with Radio NV.

“Compared to last year, the production of drones in some categories increased by tens of times, in some places – by hundreds. 40 Ukrainian UAVs have already passed the commissioning procedure and are receiving government contracts. In general, more than 100 companies on the market producing drones for various organizations and the military operating,” he said.

Fedorov emphasized that the market is currently undergoing a technological revolution following the removal of almost all blockers: rapid pass for UAVs was introduced, VAT and import duty on drone components were removed, unnecessary bureaucracy was eliminated and permits were obtained. simplified for operation.

“Funding has increased, there are positive dynamics. However, this is not enough, we need even more unmanned aerial vehicles. We will understand that we have enough drones only when we reach the limits of 1991. Production should be increased and encouraged,” he said.

As reported, over 11 months of the “Drone Army” project, 3,864 UAV complexes were purchased with the funds of United24. The total amount of contracts concluded is more than UAH 4.3 billion. Training centers for UAV operators taught 10,000 soldiers to use “wings”.