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[[File:Photo 2025-06-09 10-43-39.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Echo of war, Ukraine. Birds build nests from the remains of fiber optic cables.]]
[[File:Photo 2025-06-09 10-43-39.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Echo of war, Ukraine. Birds build nests from the remains of fiber optic cables.]]
*[https://t.me/intelslava/72217 An anti-drone cat intercepted a Ukrainian FPV drone while its operator was training in the yard of a house.]
*[https://t.me/intelslava/72217 An anti-drone cat intercepted a Ukrainian FPV drone while its operator was training in the yard of a house.]
==Hegseth’s "US Drone Domination" Plan IGNORES the Elephant in the Room—CHINA CONTROLS THE PARTS==
Defense Sec. [[Pete Hegseth]] unveiled his bold “Unleashing US Military Drone Dominance” policy, aiming to flood the battlefield with [[American]]-made small drones by 2026.
But here’s the problem: Without Asian (non-Chinese) suppliers, costs will SKYROCKET, and production will lag.
The Drone Warfare Revolution
*FPV drones (first-person-view) are dominating in Ukraine, with Russia deploying 600+ daily.
*Cheap, agile, and deadly—these quadcopters carry explosives, guided by operators via real-time video feeds.
*Russia’s new fiber-optic-controlled drones are a game-changer, immune to jamming.
Hegseth’s Vision: “Made in America”
Hegseth wants 100% US-sourced drones—great for domestic manufacturers, but can the supply chain keep up?
*Most drone parts (motors, cameras, electronics) come from CHINA.
*Companies like DJI, EHang, and Autel Robotics dominate the market.
*Even US-based distributors rely on [[Chinese]]-made components.
Bottom Line
Hegseth’s plan is overly ambitious considering [[Trump tariff]] policies, which are destroying the supply chain. Even more so considering the threat of secondary sanctions and tariffs on against Russia's economic partners, such as China and India.