RoboticsTom's Hardware43 minutes ago
AI Demand Blocks Ukrainian Drone Fiber
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AI data center buildout triggers a massive global fiber optic cable shortage, squeezing Ukrainian drone operations. Prices rose six to 10 times as centers soak up supply. Ukraine acquired only 72 miles of cable in August 2025, while Russia imported 328,000 miles. A global shortfall of 111 million miles hampers defense scaling.
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