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Ukraine's defense industry edge is that it can test in days, not months or years
Ukraine's defense industry rapidly tests and upgrades weaponry in days, contrasting with Western practices that take months or years. Soldiers directly provide feedback to manufacturers, enabling quick iterations. NATO officials and Ukrainian companies highlight this fast-paced innovation as a critical wartime advantage.
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