The war in Ukraine has exposed the limitations of Western defense industries, which are struggling to meet the demand for cheap, rapidly producible drones.
New manufacturers like UK start-up Isembard are emerging, aiming to integrate consumer electronics supply chain speeds with military precision. Isembard operates a franchise model, enabling new factories to launch under its brand within months. The company, which has expanded from one London factory to six in the UK and seven internationally
Source: Financial Times Companies · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing