Documents from Russia’s state nuclear corporation show plans to expand output of carbon fiber used in Geran-2 attack drones
European officials are increasingly worried about the growing number of sabotage attacks and Russian drone incidents in NATO countries. According to The Guardian, European intelligence agencies believe Russia may take more aggressive action in Europe in the coming months.
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has approved plans to expand production of carbon fiber at its Alabuga-Volokno plant in Tatarstan, according to documents obtained by Ukrainian security experts. The new production line would be capable of manufacturing up to 500 tons of carbon fiber annually, which is essential for the airframes of Russia's Geran-2 attack drones.
With 500 tons of carbon fiber, Russia could potentially produce 28,000 drone airframes each year, significantly increasing its drone production capacity. Ukraine currently estimates Russia's drone production capacity at 36,000 Geran-2 drones per year. Recent satellite images indicate that construction has already commenced on the new production line, with completion expected by 2027.
Ukrainian security experts warn that this expansion should be viewed as a long-term threat to European security, not just a concern for Ukraine's front line.
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