The Japan Times
Specialist mini jet engine makers in Europe are upping production to head off a looming supply shortage that threatens to hold back Ukraine's rapid deep-strike drone program at a critical stage of the war with Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/07/world/ukraine-drone-jet-engine-supply/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #volodymyrzelenskyy #drones
Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch

Mini turbojet drones are faster and cheaper than other options, allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian-held territory while competing with more advanced Russian systems.

The Japan Times
Apr 7 at 2:45pmBuffer