[zarzavat]

> I wouldn't read too much into the national security justification. It's a political argument to an economic policy.

Have you seen what's been happening in Ukraine? OTC drones are critical military equipment now.

Not having a domestic drone industry is like not having a domestic rifle industry, you cannot have an infantry without it.

[flessner]

If this is about military capability, why ban all foreign manufacturers, including proven innovators like Helsing and Baykar? Instead of blanket bans, targeted contracts could leverage Ukraine tested designs while building domestic capacity.

Innovation happens under competitive pressure. The US just created a domestic vacuum.