Five out of six Lithuanian drone manufacturers have successfully passed tests in Ukraine and are looking to sign contracts with the Defence Ministry. The companies say that private investors are not enough – government contracts are what move drone development forward. Made in Kaunas, the Baltic Vipers will be used to defend Ukraine. The FPV…
The first Lithuania-manufactured first-person view (FPV) drones are expected to be delivered to Ukraine in September, according to the Defence Ministry. “It is planned that the first FPV drones to be purchased (from Lithuanian manufacturers) could be handed over to Ukraine as early as the second half of September,” the ministry said in a comment…
The Lithuanian government on May 29 approved 13.5 million euros for the purchase of air surveillance radars to contribute to the Germany-led air defence coalition for Ukraine, Defence Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said. “Today, the government allocated 13.5 million euros for the acquisition of radars that will strengthen the warning system in Ukraine. By doing so,…
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko held an online meeting with the Minister of Energy of Lithuania Dainius Kreivys. The key topic of the conversation was assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector. The Minister of Energy briefed his colleague on the consequences of recent russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector. “Compared to last…
Lithuania has displayed a high level of solidarity and support for Ukrainians in their struggle for freedom and independence against russian invaders. At a meeting with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrida Simonyte on November 24, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked the Government and people of Lithuania for their assistance. “Since the beginning…
Ignitis Group international energy company decided to allocate 10%, or EUR 12 million, of surplus profits to support the energy sector of Ukraine. “We have the first case, it’s a Lithuanian company that has decided to allocate 10% of extra profits to support Ukraine’s energy sector,” Energy Minister of Ukraine German Galushchenko stated. According to…
Speaker Igor Grosu had a discussion with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte in Vilnius, and approached the Moldovan-Lithuanian commercial and economic cooperation. Grosu pointed out Chisinau authorities’ priorities for 2023, referring to the reconstruction of the economy, energy security and strengthening of state security. “Parliament together with the Government joined their efforts to make the Republic…