New front opens in drone production as Lithuania and Ukraine reach agreement

Lithuanian and Ukrainian companies have agreed to establish joint production in Lithuania of components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electronic warfare equipment.

TodayPress TV reports that the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced the agreement.

According to the ministry, Lithuanian defence technology company Pekkla and Ukrainian company December One RND have agreed to establish a factory in Lithuania to manufacture UAV components and electronic warfare equipment.

Pekkla specialises in the design and production of drones and unmanned ground vehicles. The company will provide access to its infrastructure and business networks.

December One RND, meanwhile, will contribute its research and development projects, technical expertise and product concepts. The company is also interested in developing these capabilities in the Lithuanian market.

The partners plan to launch joint production in 2027.

Aysel Matlab