Lithuanian manufacturer to produce thousands of drones for Ukraine

Lithuanian firm RSI Europe has entered into an exclusive agreement with Ukraine's The Fourth Law (TFL) to establish a joint drone manufacturing operation in Lithuania. This collaboration, operating under the 'Build with Ukraine' initiative, signifies a significant step in bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities while simultaneously developing advanced defense technologies for NATO's eastern flank.

Under the memorandum, RSI Europe will develop the necessary production infrastructure and manufacture thousands of drones utilizing TFL's established technologies. A key aspect of the agreement is the prioritization of Ukrainian citizens for employment in the production process. Tomas Milašauskas, co-founder and head of RSI Europe, highlighted the partnership's importance, stating it strengthens both Ukraine's combat capabilities and the development of modern defense technologies relevant to NATO.

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Partnership with TFL, leaders in the field of computer vision and artificial intelligence integration into drone control systems, is important both for strengthening Ukraine's combat capabilities and for developing modern defense technologies needed for NATO's eastern flank.

Jaroslav Tkačukas, director of TFL's drone division, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that it aligns with Ukraine's national interests in strengthening its defense technology supply chains and contributing to Eastern European security. TFL will contribute its expertise in drone manufacturing and artificial intelligence, ensuring continuous feedback from the battlefield to refine technological solutions and maintain product relevance throughout the production lifecycle.

This partnership underscores a commitment to shared security interests and technological advancement. By combining RSI Europe's manufacturing capacity with TFL's cutting-edge AI and drone control systems, the initiative aims to produce high-quality defense technology that remains current and effective, supported by direct input from Ukrainian soldiers.

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This partnership, developed under the 'Build with Ukraine' initiative, aligns with Ukraine's national interests in strengthening defense technology supply chains for Ukraine and contributing to Eastern European security. We are pleased to cooperate with a company that has already proven its ability to produce high-quality defense technologies on a large scale and maintains constant contact with Ukrainian soldiers.