Manufacturers of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have been facing serious problems due to delays in funding under the government civil contract (GPP). According to sources “Kommersant”Only 72 drones were developed out of 2.5 thousand units planned for this year, worth 4.9 billion rubles.
“No amount of credit will be enough for any supplier to make further purchases and provide the ordered volume,” the publication’s source said.
He fears that due to financing delays, manufacturers will be able to fulfill only half of the 2024 State Budget Plan at best.
The State Transport Leasing Company (STLC), acting as the sole supplier, stated that the advance was made in accordance with the rules of treasury support. According to them, an advance payment of 229.7 million rubles was made. Another 208.7 million rubles for 72 drones. “We expect payments to be made in the near future” for 268 drones.
The State Transport Leasing Company admitted that some manufacturers are not ready to work with the treasury accounts through which payments are made. Only 13 of the 140 required accounts are open.
Before that, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal statedHe said that Ukraine and Latvia expect to soon open a joint production of drones for the needs of the Ukrainian army. According to him, Riga is ready to “continue to support Kyiv at the level of 0.25% of annual GDP.”
Early in the Army 2024 forum presented new anti-drone cartridges.
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Source: Gazeta
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