The Ukrainian company Nord Drone Group and the American AIRO Group Holdings have signed a final agreement to establish the joint venture AIRO Nord-Drone. The primary goal of the new partnership will be to supply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the defense needs of Ukraine, the United States, and other NATO members.
This is reported by Finway
Capabilities and Prospects for Cooperation
Currently, Nord Drone Group manufactures about 4,000 UAVs of various modifications each month, and the company’s production capacity allows for an increase to 25,000 units per month. Within the partnership, AIRO will be responsible for managing production processes, conducting research and development, and providing expertise in the field of government procurement. In turn, Nord Drone Group will provide its own technologies, production resources, and established connections in the defense industry.
“The partnership with AIRO creates a powerful platform for the dissemination of our battle-tested technologies,” said the Ukrainian company.
Innovations in Counter-Drone Technology
At the same time, Lithuania is actively developing its own technologies to combat drones and smuggled balloons that illegally cross the border from Belarus. Several dozen Lithuanian companies have already submitted their proposals for innovative solutions to neutralize aerial threats. It is expected that the Lithuanian government will identify the most effective ideas in the coming weeks, with the implementation of new technologies occurring within the next six months.