In one year, Ukraine increased the production of drones by 900%. Defense Express analysts celebrate, that it became one of the key responses of the state to the protracted war, which fundamentally changes approaches to the conduct of hostilities and requires modern technological solutions from the front.
Researchers draw attention to the smaller number of patents filed in Ukraine in the field of unmanned technologies compared to Russia and other countries of the world. They emphasize that the protection of copyrighted developments is essential for stimulating the further development of the industry, as well as for supporting scientific and industrial initiatives.
At the same time, it is noted that the provided analytical data cover the period of 2022-2023, when the growth rate was much lower than now. Therefore, such estimates do not fully reflect the current situation. Despite this, even in wartime, the importance of protecting intellectual property remains critical.
Western experts also emphasize the need for long-term contracts for the defense-industrial complex. This approach will allow enterprises to more effectively plan personnel policy, build production processes and attract investments. This issue has been repeatedly raised by representatives of the Ukrainian defense sector.
Another aspect of analytics is the establishment of quality standards for products to avoid problems with the supply of low-quality products. However, it is important not only to formulate requirements, but also to ensure effective control over their compliance.
In conclusion, it is noted that Ukraine must find a balance between the mass production of drones and the development of technologically complex, specialized systems — for example, drones with optical fiber control or navigation based on artificial intelligence. It also emphasizes the need to continue developing the national innovation ecosystem, in particular initiatives such as brave1, and attract external funding to strengthen the industry.
