Russia is 'erasing' Ukraine's drone advantage: alarming forecast from FT.

Ukraine had been ahead of Russia in innovation, but has fallen behind in peaceful production

Oleksandr Yatsenko, CEO of TAF Drones, stated that Moscow has proven to be more effective in production than Ukraine, despite Ukrainians previously being ahead. 'Russia is acting step by step. If everything continues in the same spirit for another two years, we will not be able to continue the defense,' he noted.

The battlefield now is not about new technologies... It is about how to adapt to new strategies

Yatsenko also noted that Ukraine has excellent startups in the drone sector, which have become a positive factor for the economy and helped to curb the Russian advance. However, Moscow has been able to revolutionize the use of drones, which has had implications not only on the battlefield but also in cities.

In the future, widespread use of ground drones is expected, which will allow for the evacuation of people from the front and the delivery of necessary supplies without risking lives. However, there are supply issues due to the strained relations between the U.S. and China, leading to delays and additional costs.

Analysis:

The article emphasizes the importance of innovation in the drone sector and identifies Russia as a strong competitor to Ukraine. The speed of response to new strategies and technological changes may prove critical in the future.