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Global Defense Leaders Convene in Lithuania to Showcase Advanced Technologies, Emphasize Ukraine Support

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Defense industry leaders from over 30 countries gathered at the 'DAIMEX Baltic 2024' conference in Lithuania, showcasing advanced defense technologies.
  • The event featured demonstrations of cutting-edge solutions used in combat, exported globally, and valued by NATO partners and Ukrainian forces.
  • Key technologies presented included remote initiation systems, drones for various applications, anti-drone ammunition, and systems for detecting and neutralizing enemy drones.

Lithuania recently hosted the significant 'DAIMEX Baltic 2024' international defense industry conference, bringing together over 2,000 professionals from politics, military, defense technology, and business sectors across more than 30 nations. Held near Pabradฤ— at the General Silvestras ลฝukauskas training ground, the event's second day was dedicated to demonstrating the latest defense technologies, highlighting solutions already in active combat use, successful exports, and critical contributions to NATO allies and Ukrainian forces.

Remote initiation system and our drone โ€“ we are actively developing both directions. We take a large part of the production to Ukraine. Essentially, all available technologies are tested there.

· Karolis UrbelionisRSI Europe's sales manager discussed the company's product development, highlighting the importance of testing in Ukraine.

Companies like RSI Europe showcased their focus on remote initiation systems and drones, emphasizing the crucial role of feedback from Ukrainian users in refining their products. "All our technologies are essentially tested in Ukraine. We receive feedback from users, and based on that, we improve our products and plan new features," stated Karolis Urbelionis, RSI Europe's sales manager. This direct application and iterative development process underscores the urgency and practical demands driving innovation in the defense sector.

It is a current issue, considering the realities of the Ukrainian war field.

· Mindaugas KurauskasThe head of Giraitฤ— Armaments Factory commented on the relevance of their new anti-drone ammunition.

Other Lithuanian firms presented equally vital advancements. Giraitฤ— Armaments Factory displayed its new anti-drone ammunition for standard NATO caliber rifles, a timely response to current battlefield realities. Baltic Viper demonstrated a comprehensive range of unmanned aerial vehicles, including those for ground and air target neutralization, communication relays, and specialized drones for countering weather balloons and enemy reconnaissance or attack drones. NT Service focused on automated drone detection and neutralization systems, offering solutions from handheld devices to integrated systems for critical infrastructure protection. The emphasis throughout the conference was on technologies that are not only advanced but also field-tested and ready for immediate deployment, reflecting Lithuania's strategic position and commitment to bolstering regional security and supporting Ukraine.

This is a full range of unmanned aerial vehicles that can perform tasks here and now.

· Paulius AlmintasThe head of Baltic Viper described the company's diverse drone offerings.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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