Ukraine's fiber drones face AI demand squeeze

Russia imported 328,000 miles of fiber from China in August 2025, far exceeding Ukraine’s 72 miles. Global fiber shortages are expected in 2026, increasing costs for battlefield use. BlueBird Tech produces such drones with anti-jamming capabilities but requires specialized pilot training and has different flight characteristics than conventional models.

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