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- American drones aren't performing as well as those from other countries, like China's, in Ukraine.
- The drones are glitchy, expensive, and get lost during flight, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
- Those problems are opening the door for Ukraine to buy drones from other manufacturers.
The drone war in Ukraine is constantly evolving and forcing both sides to innovate quickly. But for Ukraine, a key partner is having trouble keeping up and letting rivals fill the void.
American-made drones haven't excelled on the battlefield, prompting Ukraine to turn to buying Chinese-made drones.