Import of Military-Grade Drones to Ukraine (2025 Update)
By early 2025, 98% of drones imported into Ukraine entered duty-free under exemptions extended through at least January 2026. In Q1 2025, Ukraine imported about 127,800 civilian drones, 98% from China, mainly DJI models. Domestic drone production surged, with 96% of military drones made in Ukraine by late 2024. The Army of Drones program and Brave1 accelerator funded over 470 grants totaling about $35 million.
