Zelenskyy: Over 20 new fibre-optic drone models emerge in Ukraine in 2025

Over 20 new certified drone models with fibre-optic control systems have appeared in Ukraine since the beginning of 2025, and 11 companies have begun to manufacture them.   

Source: Zelenskyy's address on 7 April

Quote: "We're also working separately on fibre-optic drones – just since the beginning of this year, more than 20 new certified drone models with fibre-optic control systems have emerged. Eleven of our Ukrainian enterprises have already mastered the production of such drones. The task now is to reach the highest possible scale of production and delivery. Today, I've instructed that contracts be signed to the fullest extent possible."

Details: Zelenskyy stated that there is also positive momentum regarding "deep strikes" [long-range attack drones – ed]. 

"I cannot mention specific numbers, but this year we will ensure the necessary volume for our defence forces. I want to thank all our enterprises involved, as well as all our warriors, all specialists – everyone who is developing the unmanned component for our army, for all of our Forces," he added. 

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