The first combat drones of Lithuanian production, intended for the Lithuanian Army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, entered military warehouses.
According to Ukrinform, the press service of the Ministry of Defense reported this Lithuania.
The Defense Resources Agency under the Ministry of National Defense bought combat drones worth 8 million euros from five Lithuanian manufacturers: Dangolakis, RSI Europe, Ltmiltech, Granta Autonomy and Unmanned Defense Systems. More than 2.3 thousand of them at a cost of 3 million euros will be supplied to the Lithuanian Army, the Armed Forces of Ukraine – almost 5 thousand drones of the same type for 5 million euros. These deliveries will take place by the end of the current year.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Combat drones manufactured by Lithuanian companies are purchased with all additional accessories, equipment for launch, management and training. They are fully assembled, so the drone operator only has to connect the ammunition. Each of the five drone manufacturers has developed its own unique solutions to reduce the impact of EW devices.
«We aim to promote the production of drones and anti-drones in Lithuania, and the technologies and capabilities of drones are a necessary condition for the presence of modern armed forces. This acquisition is undoubtedly related to the fundamental interests of national security, – said Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurinas Kaschyunas.
As reported, some time ago, the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania, in order to support Ukraine and expand the combat capabilities of the Lithuanian army, turned to Lithuanian drone manufacturers for the production of combat drones. In cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, tests of Lithuanian combat drones corresponding to frontline conditions were conducted on the territory of Ukraine. After these tests, contracts were signed with five Lithuanian companies.