Denys Shtilerman, co-owner and chief engineer of DroneBomber, stated on March 1, 2026, before 12:16 AM UTC that the Ukrainian state has finished contracts for already completed products but fails to invest in development of drones, the Flamingo missile, and ballistic projects FP-7 and FP-9, according to a DroneBomber post captured in the reporting window from February 28, 10:16:07 PM to March 1, 12:16:00 AM UTC. Shtilerman highlighted that the company demonstrates initiative by developing products independently without state funding, enabling them to secure funding for large-scale production once effective products are ready, as noted in the same DroneBomber post. He described this self-funding approach as a key advantage of private companies. This statement occurs amid broader Ukrainian military developments, including Defence Minister Fedorov's announcement earlier on February 28 at approximately 10:00 PM UTC of a ready comprehensive mobilisation plan following consultations with military commanders, as previously reported by NOELreports on X.
