In the Open Economic Zone (SEZ) Tolyatti, the first phase of the factory of the Future Transport company for the production of civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was opened. This was reported by TASS with reference to the company.
In the first phase, unmanned aerial vehicle systems (UAS) for the agricultural sector will be produced, tracked and delivered at the facility. The company plans to produce more than 1.5 thousand aircraft for agriculture in 2024, as well as other types of drones.
The statement said, “As part of the cluster for UAV production in the Samara region, it was announced that the construction of the facility will start in April 2023. The second phase of the facility will be started in July and the third phase will be started in December 2024.” says.
It is stated that it is planned to start production of a total of seven models of drones and their basic components.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev in November spent Meeting on increasing the production of unmanned aerial vehicles for the needs of a special military operation (SVO).
Before that, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported About a massive increase in the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles to Russian troops.
Previously St. in St. Petersburg started Mass production of dual-use UAV “Veter”.