Russia Dramatically Increases Drone Production as Ukraine War Continues

Russia has massively expanded its drone manufacturing capabilities, with production of unmanned systems surging 117 percent year-on-year despite an overall slowdown in arms production growth. The sharp increase in drone output is reshaping the nature of the ongoing war in Ukraine and enabling Moscow to sustain prolonged attacks. The expanded production capacity represents a significant shift in Russia's military industrial strategy as the conflict approaches its third year.