Ukraine's Drone Expertise Draws Interest from African States
Ukraine is rapidly expanding its drone production and modification capacity, with African states and armed groups increasingly acquiring its technology and know-how. Ukrainian-made and modified drones, including Chinese-made Mavic models, are in use by Ukrainian forces. Ukraine has long been among the top 10 global weapons suppliers, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institut
Ukraine is described as a testing ground for drone use in war, with hobbyist drones being converted for military use. Chinese-made Mavic drones, retailing at under R80 000 (US$4 910), are part of Ukraine’s arsenal. Ukraine is rapidly expanding its drone production and modification capacity to supply African clients, ranging from surveillance to longer-range armed drones. State militaries and armed groups in Africa appear to be increasingly acquiring Ukrainian know-how, according to defenceweb.co.za. According to allafrica, the spread of Ukrainian technology and expertise could alter the balance between state and non-state armed groups across Africa. Ghana has expressed an interest in acquiring Ukraine’s ada. Ukraine has been involved in peacekeeping in Angola, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as reported by defenceweb.co.za. Ukraine has long been among the top 10 weapons suppliers globally, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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