Kazakhstan’s air assault troops produce 100 drones
Kazakhstan’s air assault troops have made steady progress in developing unmanned aerial systems, with a full production cycle now in place—from assembly and configuration to testing and the delivery of drones to military units for operational use, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Defense.
Specialized unmanned aerial systems units were established two years ago. Since that time, servicemen have gained practical experience in drone operations and set up in-house assembly and repair capabilities, significantly reducing dependence on external suppliers. A drone production and repair workshop became operational in December 2025.
Staffed by specially trained contract servicemen, the workshop recently assembled its 100th drone. All drones undergo mandatory quality control testing before being delivered to military units.
A training program for unmanned aerial system operators is set to begin this year at a dedicated training center, led by qualified instructors with specialized training and practical experience operating various types of UAVs.
The air assault troops are currently equipped with tactical unmanned aerial systems produced both domestically and abroad, and work to further master, modernize, and develop these systems is continuing as planned.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Kazakhstan is set to launch $75 million worth of satellite services exports.
