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Russia moves to expand kamikaze drone production capacity

Russia is planning a significant expansion of its kamikaze drone production capabilities through a major increase in domestic carbon fibre manufacturing, according to documents reviewed by POLITICO. The plans highlight Moscow’s continued focus on scaling long-range one-way attack systems as unmanned systems become an increasingly central component of modern warfare.

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Jack Overell

SAE Media Group

September 22, 2026
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Content Types: Loitering Munitions
Carbon Fibre, Drone Manufacturing, Geran Drone, Kamikaze Drones, Loitering Munitions, One-Way Attack Systems, Russia, Shahed-136

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