Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to replace Chinese-made Mavic drones

Popular Mavic drone will be replaced by homegrown option with longer range, says minister; digital transformation of Ukraine defence ministry and military announced. What we know on day 1,428Ukraines new defence minister has announced troops will begin fielding a homegrown replacement for the Chinese-made DJI Mavic drone. Reliance on China for drones and components has been a major concern for Ukraine given Beijings close relationship with Moscow. The retail-grade Mavic is used widely for aerial...