Russia's new jet drones evade Ukrainian defenses; program critically dependent on Chinese components

Russia has achieved a leap forward in mass-producing long-range drones and cruise missiles with improved evasion capabilities, as reported by WSJ and FT. However, experts assess Moscow's drone program remains critically dependent on Chinese components, creating a strategic vulnerability. This development signals a shift in the conflict's technological balance, with implications for Ukrainian air defense effectiveness and Western supply-chain leverage.