Everyone Wants Ukraine's Drones

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Anastasia, a Ukrainian IT worker, fled Zaporizhzhya due to Russia's war and now works at a German-Ukrainian drone manufacturing startup near Munich.
The joint venture between Frontline Robotics (Kyiv) and Quantum Systems (Germany) produces logistical drones called Linza, employing anti-jamming technology for the Ukrainian military.
The project is part of the 'Build With Ukraine' initiative, supported by the German government with around 2 billion euros in subsidies for defense manufacturing.
Ukrainian drone expertise is highly sought after globally, including in the Middle East and Gulf regions, due to experience countering Iranian and Russian drones.
Employees, many Ukrainian refugees, work long hours driven by patriotism, aiming to support Ukraine's war effort and liberate their country.
The venture plans to scale up to produce 10,000 Linza drones annually and expand to 200 employees by end-2026, with potential future sales to the German military.
Innovation in Ukrainian drone technology is accelerated by the urgency of war, with mistakes directly impacting the battlefield, fostering rapid adaptation.

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