Ukrainian unmanned systems and the evolving tactics behind their deployment became one of the central topics of discussion at the international defense exhibition “SAHA 2026.” At the joint stand of the Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths, visitors saw not only finished combat-ready solutions, but also Ukrainian manufacturers producing critical drone components, including electric motors. The growing localization of drone component production in Ukraine reflects more than an expansion of manufacturing capacity and the urgent need to supply the frontline with essential parts. It also points to the gradual emergence of a full-fledged Ukrainian defense industrial ecosystem capable of competing on the global market.
In an interview with Ukrinform, Motor-G CEO Oleksii Hrebin discussed the rapid evolution of the UAV sector, competition with Chinese manufacturers, the strategic importance of localizing drone component production in Ukraine, the transformation of the global drone market, and the export prospects for Ukraine’s defense industry.
AT SAHA, WE ARE SHOWCASING NOT ONLY MOTORS, BUT UKRAINE’S ENTIRE DEFENSE ECOSYSTEM
Ukrinform: Oleksii, your company is participating in the international defense exhibition SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. What is the main objective?
