Fiber-optic cable prices surge for Ukrainian drone makers

Ukrainian fiber-optic drone makers reportedly pay six to ten times more for optical fiber than in 2025, per BlueBird Tech, as AI data center demand competes for supply. Reported Chinese customs figures show Russia importing vastly more cable than Ukraine.

Eastern Europe · Ukraine · Russia · China · Military capability

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• #China #Russia #Ukraine Fiber-optic drone makers in Ukraine are paying about 6–10 times more for optical fiber than in 2025, as military demand competes with the fast-growing needs of AI data… (osintdefender on Telegram)

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