
AI-generated summary
The national project “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” is aimed at developing the production and infrastructure of UAVs in Russia.
MOSCOW, October 8 - RIA Novosti. Financing for the development of unmanned aircraft systems in 2027-2029 is planned at 49 billion rubles, the funds will be used, among other things, to stimulate demand and develop promising solutions in the industry, said the head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov during a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade.
“We have planned 49 billion rubles for the development of unmanned aircraft systems. They are mainly allocated to stimulate demand for final products, to develop promising solutions in this industry, so-called end-to-end R&D systems and further localization of components and development of infrastructure for the industry as a whole,” the minister said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Allocation of 49 billion rubles for the development of UAS in 2027–2029.
Very likely · Within years

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