Fedorov: 1,765 UAVs purchased for Drone Army

13.02.2023 16:17

Ukrinform

As part of the Drone Army project, 1,765 drones have been purchased for a total sum of $3.4 billion, and 3,500 military personnel have been trained to operate them.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said this in an interview with RBC, Ukrinform reports.

"This is a technological war, it is necessary to use UAVs more effectively and save the lives of our soldiers. That is why the Drone Army project was launched as part of the fundraising platform UNITED24. Over eight months of work, it has already contracted 1,765 ‘birds’ for a total sum of $3.4 billion. We also train drone pilots. More than 3,500 soldiers have already undergone such training," Fedorov noted.

He emphasized that Ukraine needs even more UAVs, in particular those that can “see” up to 50 kilometers away. This will help save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers, as well as repel enemy attacks more effectively.

As reported, Drone Army is a project initiated by the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This is a comprehensive program, which includes the systematic purchase of drones, their repair, as well as training courses for relevant specialists. The project was launched on July 1, 2022.

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