Deadly races began: the Armed Forces competing with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for Chinese drones - the media
On the network you can find videos that show examples of using the following drones: they fly into the hatches of tanks and enemy armor. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation deals with similar purchases and processing. The competition and competition that began between the two armies in the China market was written by The Ney York Ntimes. The publication described some room near the battle line where Ukrainian fighters work with drone.
It is here that they are attached to the rats, explosive devices, then run towards the enemy. It is noted that the reserve of recycled UAVs is enough for a week. Thereafter, new ones are looking for new ones. One of the fighters who communicated with journalists called these searches a "constant quest". The foreign drones used during the war in Ukraine are two main classes, according to the article. Different classes of devices are available in different countries.
Large military drones are Turkey and Iran. Small explosive transfer devices are derived from China, which is located in the world the production of drones for household needs. The largest drones from DJI, Ehang and Autel drones produce millions of household devices every year-photographers, video operators, travelers and more should be used. One of these manufacturers - DJI - occupies 90% of the market, indicated in the analytical report Drone Analyst.
Chinese drones are used in Ukraine, journalists say. And it is now that China has decided to influence the market of these devices, thus indirectly influencing the war of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. From September 1, China has changed the rules of exports of drones. In particular, the ban will affect UAVs that fly over long distances and are able to lift some weight. The official reason was made public by the Ministry of Commerce of China: they do not want to be used for military purposes.
Meanwhile, DJI has completely rolled off offices in the Russian Federation and Ukraine: she said she would not sell drones for war. Ukrainians noted that Chinese companies refuse to sell drones and components directly. In particular, they require a certain chain of intermediaries, such as, for example, Russia is forced to bypass.
"We need to persuade Chinese plants to help us with the components because they are not happy to help us," the words of Maria Berlin, the founder of Victory Drones, quoted. Ukrainian manufacturers overcome China's obstacles, NYT journalists told. They get components and drones through intermediaries, buy in Europe, hide use in Ukraine, break the tracking devices and various restrictive programs. Meanwhile, these obstacles are less than Russian clients, the authors of the article note.
The article indicates how many FPV-oules requires forces of defense per month-30 thousand units. Meanwhile, the government is taking certain measures to be 100 thousand. To get the necessary devices, Ukraine needs to win competition with Russia. Russia interrupts purchases in the following arguments: certain statistics are provided. From January to June 2023, therefore, the opportunities of the two countries differ 72 times.
Contrary to the obstacles, Ukraine has established their own production of drones for the army, journalists emphasized. They briefly described three projects of different scale: the publication also published a photo report showing the manufacturers of drones, inventor designers who process Chinese devices, and the fighters who use them. It should be noted that on September 29, the first International Defense Industrial Forum was held in Kyiv, with representatives of 252 companies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky introduced foreign weapons to Ukrainian potential: told about sea drones, PTRCs and long -range missiles. We remind that the Ukrainian expert spoke about the improvement that Iran can bring to the design of drones-Kamikadze. Thanks to this, they will fly faster, quieter, but at a shorter distance. Meanwhile, the Russian Federation continues to make massive blows in Ukraine: in one flock of "Shahamed" there were 44 pcs. In the other - about 30.