The U.S. Department of Defense is arming itself with a batch of F10 attack drones from the domestic brand F-Drones. According to Hvylya, citing Defender Media, this model represented the Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech (UDD) corporation in the large-scale Drone Dominance competition.
In the first stage of qualification, UDD secured sixth place, scoring 72.9 points out of a possible 100. This result guarantees the manufacturer a direct contract to supply equipment for the U.S. Army's needs. Key factors contributing to this success included production autonomy and supply chain security.
UDD independently manufactures the majority of its components. Since 2024, the company has been producing its own carbon frames and antennas, and by 2025, it mastered the production of flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, radio modems, and video communication systems. Any remaining parts are sourced exclusively through European partners, ensuring a secure supply chain.
F-Drones is ranked among the most sought-after manufacturers of FPV systems in Ukraine. In addition to the F10 model, the brand is known for its seven-inch F7 drones and the "LITAVR" line of interceptors. On the Brave1 platform, the cost of a single F10 is approximately 27,000 UAH, and purchases can be made via direct funding or "Army of Drones" program bonuses.
The Pentagon launched the Drone Dominance initiative on December 17, 2025, with a budget exceeding $1 billion. UDD is the second Ukrainian representative to make the final list of 11 companies. Previously, the fiber-optic Shrike drone from SkyFall also secured a procurement order under the program.