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- Brave1 Defense Cluster announced on December 16 that it can mass-produce interceptor drone motors at speeds up to 400 kilometers per hour.
- The development follows Russia's Shahed drone upgrades, now cruising at 300–350 kilometers per hour with sensors to evade interceptors.
- Ukrainian officials say the motors reduce reliance on Chinese parts, supplying over 60% of Shahed drone components.
- Nonetheless, Ukraine still produces 14% of its electric motors domestically, underscoring efforts toward independence.
