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In 2023 the Russian defense industry produced 140,000 drones; in 2024 it produced 1.5 million.
In 2023 the Russian defense industry produced 140,000 drones; in 2024 it produced 1.5 million.
[[China]] supplies 80 to 90% of the world's commercial drones and 70 to 90% of drone parts. China dominates global commerce in [[rare earth]] magnets (vital for electric drone motors), [[lithium]] batteries and drone [[electronic]]s. Most of the [[camera]]s for drones are made by the Chinese drone maker, DJI. Observers speak of the Shenzhen Cluster in China where one can find all the elements needed for drone manufacturing.
[[Mexican drug cartel]] members are reported to have fought in the [[Kyiv regime]]'s volunteer international [[mercenary]] brigade in order to learn FPV drone skills.<ref>[https://www.twz.com/news-features/cartel-members-fought-in-ukraine-to-learn-fpv-drone-skills-report Cartel Members Fought In Ukraine To Learn FPV Drone Skills: Report]. [[TWZ]], July 30, 2025.</ref>
[[Mexican drug cartel]] members are reported to have fought in the [[Kyiv regime]]'s volunteer international [[mercenary]] brigade in order to learn FPV drone skills.<ref>[https://www.twz.com/news-features/cartel-members-fought-in-ukraine-to-learn-fpv-drone-skills-report Cartel Members Fought In Ukraine To Learn FPV Drone Skills: Report]. [[TWZ]], July 30, 2025.</ref>