In the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the role of drones is becoming increasingly prominent. Recently, the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine announced that the Ukrainian army has obtained 300 Chinese-made civilian drones, which were purchased by three institutions with joint financing. Although this news was only released through social **, and the specific details are not yet clear, if true, it will significantly improve the combat capability of the Ukrainian army and at the same time bring challenges to the Russian army.
Russia has also shown interest in Chinese drones. According to reports, Russia plans to import 100 civilian drones from China, which has aroused suspicion in Western countries that China may provide ** to Russia. However, these transactions are considered commercial practices rather than military aid.
In the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, drones are not only an auxiliary tool for artillery, but also a single attack**. Chinese drones are widely used due to their high market share. According to statistics, nearly 60% of the drone operations** circulating on the Internet use Chinese drones.
There are two main reasons for the popularity of Chinese drones: they are simple to operate, inexpensive, and have enough production capacity to meet demand. Despite the fact that Chinese drone companies oppose the use of products for military purposes and stop direct sales to Russia and Ukraine, Russia and Ukraine still acquire Chinese drones in various ways.
The United States has shown strong dissatisfaction with this because American products cannot compete with Chinese drones, and the widespread use of civilian drones has brought about a revolution in traditional ground warfare. U.S. experts are concerned about the advantage of Chinese drones in a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The United States suggested that the United States learn from the experience of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and use drones and other equipment to build a defense system in the airspace of its allies. However, China's technological superiority in the field of UAVs makes this tactic difficult to achieve, which is a disadvantage for the US military.