The partnership aims to strengthen mutual security by accelerating Ukraine’s defence capabilities, as well as supporting Ukraine’s integration into NATO and EU defence frameworks. Armonaitė expressed confidence that the agreement not only supports Ukraine’s fight for independence but also creates valuable opportunities for Lithuania, Ukraine, and Europe as a whole.
🇱🇹🤝🇺🇦 Lithuania and Ukraine have just signed a new major defence cooperation agreement to co-produce arms, drones and advanced technologies. Lithuania pledges full support to strengthen Ukraine’s defence industry and ensure victory.#StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/7uOmkJXjKS
— Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 (@Lithuanian_MoD) November 5, 2024
Under the agreement, the two nations will collaborate on producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground and maritime systems, electronic warfare solutions, and other defence technologies. Additionally, they will focus on enhancing production capacities for critical ammunition components, including explosives and shells, to ensure a steady supply for both countries.
The partnership also seeks to drive innovation through shared research and development projects aimed at achieving a technological edge in defence. Lithuania has committed to prioritising Ukraine in acquiring defence products and components, while also working to secure funding for joint projects to benefit both countries’ security forces.
To oversee the agreement’s implementation, a Steering Board will be established with representatives from both nations and other relevant stakeholders. In October, Lithuania’s Ministry of Economy and Innovation signed a Letter of Intent with a Ukrainian company to construct a new-generation RDX explosives factory in Lithuania, strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities.
To further support rapid progress, Lithuania has streamlined its legislative processes, reducing the time required to launch defence industry projects. As a result, the planned explosives plant could begin construction as early as next year, underscoring Lithuania’s commitment to bolstering regional security through innovative defence collaboration with Ukraine.
Source: Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania.
