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The new Lithuanian drone is designed according to the aerodynamic dual ixoid plu...

"Will be tested in Ukraine": Lithuania showed an analogue of Russian drone "Lancet" (photo)

The new Lithuanian drone is designed according to the aerodynamic dual ixoid plumage scheme, which makes it very maneuverable and compact. The Kivishky airfield in Lithuania hosted an exhibition "Drone Day 2024", which presented unmanned aircraft and drone control systems developed by Lithuanian manufacturers. One of the drones presented externally resembles a lancet bargemate, which stands in service with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The exhibition was reported by the press service of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. It is reported that almost 30 companies and 100 companies took part in the exhibition. National Defense Minister Laurinas Kashchynas stressed that currently 6-7 companies in Lithuania are producing more UAVs that can be tested in Ukraine.

"The drones purchased from Lithuanian manufacturers will be tested in Ukraine so that we can evaluate their capabilities in the context of the battlefield and ways of improving them," the head of the Defense Office said. For her part, Lithuanian Prime Minister Igrid Shimonite noted that on the agenda of the government, defense, the development of defense industry, UAV programs and support of Ukraine is currently on the agenda of the government.

According to her, Vilnius needs to analyze the experience of Kiev and take lessons from it, preparing for all possible scenarios of the future. Experts of the portal "Militar" drew attention to the photo from the event, noting that one of the presented drones visually resembles the Russian barrel ammunition "Lancet". UAV is designed according to the aerodynamic scheme of double ixo -shaped plumage, in the back of the device is an electric motor.

As noted in the publication, when dive and maneuvering, such drones show themselves much better than UAVs of aircraft type. In addition, these products are much more compact. We will remind, on April 28 in Iran showed a new barrow ammunition, reminiscent of Russian drones-Kamikadze "Lancet". Analysts believe that Tehran may be interested in drones such as "Lancet", tested in Ukraine, but his new UAV is more like a modified copy A copy of the Russian shock unmanned aircraft type "Lancet".