Ukraine ordered 54% more FPV attack drones this year than in all of 2025, and deliveries jumped almost fourfold
Contracting across all drone types is up about 5.5 times in recent months compared with a year earlier.
Ukraine has contracted about 5.5 times as many attack drones this year compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Defense Procurement Agency. The Defense Ministry reported a 300% increase in drone contracts over the entire year. This surge in drone procurement is primarily driven by the FPV drones, which have seen a 54% increase in contracts for 2026 compared to 2025, with deliveries rising almost fourfold.
The ministry aims to equip the Ukrainian forces across all levels with these drones, as they play a crucial role in both short-range strikes and deep-strike missions inside Russia. FPV drones, in particular, have seen the sharpest growth, with their contracts surpassing all 2025 drone contracts by 54%. The Ukraine Defense Ministry is striving to make drone deliveries more predictable by aligning the front's requirements, purchase planning, and the production capacity of the Ukrainian industry.
This approach not only stabilizes supply but also benefits the domestic arms industry, allowing for gradual production line development and logistics planning.
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