Ukraine is creating an army of drones thanks to private companies — Zbroya

Ukraine is actively developing the defense sector through tax cuts, deregulation and grant support.

Ukraine is betting on the free market to bolster its defenses, building an army of drones thanks to private companies that have sprung up since the start of a full-scale Russian invasion.

The Wall Street Journal writes about it.

One example is Ark Robotics, founded by entrepreneur Andriy Bondarenko. With no experience in military technology, he and a partner created the first ground-based explosive drone in a month.

“No government contracts or approvals were required,” the developers emphasize.

A year later, the company attracted more than a million dollars in investment and developed 20 new models of drones, including equipment for long distances.

Ukraine is actively developing the defense sector due to the reduction of…