Ukraine faces a critical fiber-optic shortage for drones, driven by global supply dependence, soaring prices, and the need for local production and strategic stockpiles. According to former Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine was supplying the front with more than 50,000 fiber-optic-controlled drones per month. These drones are immune to electronic warfare and have become one of the key technological challenges […] The post Ukraine Faces Optical Fiber Shortage: What It Means for Drones and How Manufacturers Are Responding appeared first on EMPR.media – Ukraine News & Global Updates .