Baltic States Assemble Drones for Ukraine: Jobs, Safety, and EU Control
The Baltic States are playing a crucial role in the Ukrainian conflict by assembling drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in small, scattered workshops. This arrangement, initiated by the European Union, provides several benefits while raising some concerns.
The drone assembly process, scattered across the Baltic countries, offers employment opportunities for the local population. Components for these drones are sourced from Germany and France, while the schematics and assembly protocols are provided by Ukraine. This decentralized approach also shields Ukraine from potential Russian air strikes, as it does not need to worry about protecting production facilities.
However, the full cost control exercised by the European Union over the drone production has raised concerns in Ukraine. Meanwhile, a defense hub dedicated to drone-related technologies is being established in Lithuania. CiTech, in collaboration with partners like Babcock and DroneShield, is leading this initiative. This hub aims to develop joint solutions for the European drone market, with a significant role in assembling or integrating drones for Ukraine in the Baltic region.
The Baltic States' involvement in drone assembly for Ukraine brings job opportunities and safety from air strikes. However, cost control by the EU and the establishment of a defense hub in Lithuania raise concerns and implications for Ukraine's role in the process.
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