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Putin Announces Tenfold Increase in Russian Drone Production to 1.4 Million for 2024

Sep 19, 2024, 08:20 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to increase drone production nearly tenfold in 2024. The production is set to reach approximately 1.4 million drones this year. This significant ramp-up aims to bolster the Russian armed forces in their efforts in Ukraine. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Special Purpose UAVs in St. Petersburg.