Lithuania receives first FPV drones of its own production, some to be transferred to Ukraine
Photo: Lithuanian drones (kam.lt)
The Lithuanian army received the first locally produced FPV drones. Some of the drones will be transferred to the Ukrainian military and the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense.
The drones have already been delivered to the Lithuanian Land Forces. These drones are intended for both the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The drones were purchased from five Lithuanian manufacturers of combat drones. They are equipped with everything necessary for protection, launch, and training.
“The drones have already been transported to the Lithuanian Armed Forces' warehouses. By the end of the year, the Lithuanian Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be equipped with Lithuanian combat drones,” said Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania.
The combat drones manufactured by Lithuanian companies are fully equipped, and the drone operator only needs to connect ammunition.
Over 2,300 combat drones will be transferred to the Lithuanian Armed Forces worth 3 million euros and almost 5,000 drones of the same type worth 5 million euros to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lithuania's assistance to Ukraine
In early August, Lithuania announced a significant military aid package for Ukraine. The package included short-range air defense systems, armored personnel carriers, and anti-drone equipment.
Before that, Lithuania handed over 14 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as part of a coalition to help with demining.
