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Pentagon says US drone production still trails Ukraine by wide margin

The United States faces significant challenges building its domestic drone industry. Ukraine currently produces millions of small attack drones annually. New Pentagon rules require military drones to use American-made parts. This stricter standard complicates sourcing components like semiconductors for US manufacturers. Ukrainian companies are partnering with US firms to localize production and build capacity.

28 Jul 2026 9:47 am