Russian firms have received tens of thousands of Chinese shipments since the war in Ukraine began
        • GaveUp [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
          1·
          2 years ago

          That lack of distinction is 100% on purpose since China dominates the consumer drones market and they’re so versatile and capable that countries all over the world including the US buy DJI drones for military operations

          Can blame China for giving every country “drones”

          • Redcat [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
            1·
            2 years ago

            china dominates the consumer goods market, period. by these standards the chinese have been supplying every NATO war for the past 20 years.

        • SeaJ@lemm.ee
          0·
          2 years ago

          They do. They have Bayraktar drones.

          I do agree that the lack of distinction is kind of stupid.

            • SeaJ@lemm.ee
              1·
              2 years ago

              However, a year later, nearly all of them are believed to have been shot down by Russian forces.

              The remaining killer drones are now reduced to reconnaissance duties, an expert said.

              This would mean they still have some.

      • SeaJ@lemm.ee
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        2 years ago

        I don’t think you can buy Bayraktar drones from your local general store…