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Ukrainska Pravda · Ukraine · AI data centres are bidding up the fibre that guides Ukraine's drones
Investigates why Ukraine still trails Russia on fibre-optic FPV output despite 35+ assemblers: it imports raw fibre, lacks domestic drawing capacity, and competes on a global spot market. Maps the DOT-Chain Defence procurement push aiming to route ~70% of state drone buys in 2026.
“All manufacturers expect further growth in fibre-optic drone procurement; one is preparing orders of tens of thousands per month, scaling toward 100,000 units.”