In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity.
Ukrainian drone manufacturers have in recent months announced a slew of plans to open sites in Europe, including in Germany, Denmark and now Britain.
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