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Samuel Bendett says, “it also prioritizes environmental research, development of a secure information system in the Arctic and better technologies to develop weapons systems, among other goals.”

Samuel Bendett says, “It is somewhat of a stale mate, considering that the Russians are considering to press their advantage in the Dumbas region and chipping away at the Ukrainians defenses.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Iran has been a great student of drone technology over the past 20 years, developing its own and reverse-engineering captured U.S. and Israeli technology when presented with an opportunity.”

Michael Kofman says, “Those casualties and equipment losses will largely determine the “long-term sustainability of the war efforts.”

Samuel Bendett says, “[Russian Defence Minister] Shoigu recently stated that the Russian goal is to take out Ukraine's long-range missile and artillery weapons,” “This is a hint that Russia either needs, or will soon field, loitering munitions.”

Michael Kofman says, “Ukraine has been given a tremendous amount ... of artillery equipment that’s very diverse.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Right now, more and more resources are going to the war in Ukraine.”

Samuel Bendett says, “We have to credit to the Ukrainian military, a lot of analysts may have underestimated the credibility of Ukrainian military to meet its peer adversary.”

Samuel Bendett says, “The Russians aren't going to make the perfect the enemy of the good. They need a drone that is capable and will accomplish the mission."

Samuel Bendett says, “Ukrainians are looking for drones that can strike distant Russian forces. He said the Russians want Iranian drones because of their “proven track record.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Of course the Russians saw what was happening around the world in the drone field and took notes. But they came late to the field.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Russia is not above learning from market leaders—first Israeli drones over a decade ago and now Iranians.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Tehran could provide Russia with combat drones and loitering munitions -- also known as "kamikaze" or "suicide" drones -- to hit Ukrainian targets with better precision.”

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Samuel Bendett says, Meanwhile, Ukraine wants the means “to strike at Russian command and control facilities at a significant distance.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Russia is turning to an ally that has flown drones in complex environments in large numbers while the Russians still have drones, they don’t have all the types they need.”