A Western drone company explains why setting up shop in Ukraine is necessary to build better weapons for NATO
Source: Business Insider ·
Croatia's ORQA is an established drone maker for NATO armies, but it says working in Ukraine and with its industry is the way to make the best gear.
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ORQA supplies drones to NATO militaries and views working in Ukraine as key to making the standard of drone technology that the alliance needs.Stefan Wermuth/REUTERSA major Western drone firm says working in Ukraine is key to getting gear to the standard NATO needs.ORQA is partnering with Ukraine's industry to co-produce drone systems, including for the NATO market.Its CEO said Ukraine has battlefield experience and operational excellence that can shape gear for NATO.A Western company developing drone technology for NATO militaries says that working in Ukraine is the best way to ensure its gear meets the alliance's needs for a future fight.ORQA, a Croatian company that makes drones and drone technology, including controllers, receivers, goggles, video equipment, and flight simulators, already supplies parts and systems to two dozen NATO allies. But it wants to draw on Ukraine's battlefield experience to improve its products. Working in Ukraine "creates an opportunity to really…