Drones, which now account for roughly 70% of all combat casualties in Ukraine, are top of the list. “Drones are the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation, accounting for most of this year’s casualties in Ukraine,” he said. “Erik is trying to network with companies here, for Congo,” said an executive at a multinational defense contractor with business in Ukraine. Mostly outgunned against the Kremlin’s vast arsenal and coffers, Ukraine has turned to drones and homegrown solutions as asymmetric equalizers. Recent remarks by Zelenskyy puts Swarmer among hundreds of other Ukrainian drone companies that are now active in the country.

Source: The Guardian February 23, 2026 11:35 UTC