According to the most recent reports, Ukraine is now producing over 4 million drones annually and could double that number with sufficient funding. #EuropeNews

Ukraine’s resurgent defence industry is locked in a race against time to produce more drones and missiles and dial up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.

The payment is part of the initial 6-billion-euro ($7-billion) tranche dedicated to drone procurement under the 90-billion-euro ($103 billion) Ukraine Support Loan.