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War puts Ukraine at the forefront of modern drone technology

Ukrainian drone manufacturers at CES 2025 hope to supplant industry-leading Chinese companies as the go-to source for drone hardware and components.
A drone manufactured by a Ukrainian company is on display at the CES 2025 technology conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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At the annual CES consumer electronics conference in Las Vegas, Ukraine is showcasing its advanced drone technologies at a dedicated pavilion, highlighting innovations refined during the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukrainian companies aim to become global leaders in drone manufacturing, offering components for both military and civilian use, including hobbyist kits.

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With extensive experience in drone combat, Ukraine is already supplying technologies to the U.S. military and positioning itself as a trusted alternative to industry-leading Chinese producers.

Representatives are using CES 2025 to connect with investors and global tech leaders, aiming to expand their reach and influence.

"Our objective and our task is to bring Ukrainian innovations to a global stage," said Valerii Lakovenko, founder of DroneUA.

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Some of the big drones Ukraine has developed for dropping bombs on Russians can also be used for commercial functions as well. And because China is the leading producer of drones, and Western countries are suspicious of their intentions with the technology, Ukrainian companies are hoping to supplant Chinese ones as the go-to source for components and hardware for military purposes, as well as civilian use.