Lithuanian drone manufacturer opens subsidiary in Ukraine
Lithuanian defence tech company Unmanned Defense Systems (UDS), which develops and manufactures drones, has launched a joint venture in Ukraine to be known as UDS Ukraine.
Source: Unmanned Defense Systems; Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine
Details: UDS said it has launched the joint venture in Ukraine in order to have a permanent presence in the country and build long-term cooperation with the military, technology companies and other partners.
Quote from Stanytė-Toločkienė: "For companies working in the defence industry, being present in Ukraine is no longer an option, but a necessity. This is where technologies can be tested, refined and developed in response to real battlefield needs. That is why we welcome UDS's decision to establish a presence in Ukraine, work directly with Ukrainian partners and develop solutions shaped by those on the front lines."
The team starting operations in Ukraine will work with Ukrainian users and partners. In particular, the joint venture will be responsible for product deployment, operator training, and consulting for units that use UDS drones.
Quote from UDS: "At the same time, Ukraine's unique operational experience will provide critical feedback for the continued development of UDS systems. By combining UDS engineering capabilities with the experience of Ukrainian defence users, the company aims to develop solutions that respond to rapidly changing battlefield requirements."
UDS Ukraine is being set up as a Ukrainian company that understands the local market and will become part of Ukraine's defence industry, said Stepan Veselovskyi, CEO and co-owner of the Ukrainian branch.
Background: Earlier, Ukrainska Pravda reported that UDS had equipped the Forecaster reconnaissance drone with an integrated radio frequency drone detection system and added remote mission control capabilities.
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