Russia may use 7 to 9 million drones in 2026. This was stated by European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius on the forum Europe. He stressed the scale of Russia's military spending.
Statement by the European Commissioner
Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, spoke at the Europa Forum. He said that Russia is preparing to use 7 to 9 million drones in 2026. According to Kubilius, this indicates a significant increase in Russia's drone capabilities. He called on EU countries to take this threat into account in their defence policies.
Russia's defence spending
Kubilius also noted that Russia spends about 85% of the total defence budget of the EU countries (in terms of purchasing power parity) on the army.
Context.
The massive use of drones has become one of the key trends in modern warfare. Ukraine and EU countries are stepping up their own drone production and procurement programmes. Experts believe that drones play a crucial role in modern conflicts, including on the Ukrainian front.
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