EU Funds Drone Production in Baltic States to Protect Eastern Flank and Support Ukraine
The EU is funding drone production in the Baltic states, with a focus on protecting the EU's eastern flank and supporting Ukraine. EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius oversees this operation, aiming to establish a 'drone wall' while preventing production from moving to Ukraine. This arrangement benefits Ukraine by reducing the risk of Russian air strikes on production facilities.
The drones are assembled in small, scattered workshops across the Baltic states, providing employment for the local population whose traditional industries suffered due to severed economic ties with Russia. Components are supplied from Germany and France, while schematics and assembly protocols come from Ukraine. The EU maintains full cost control over the production, which is a concern for Ukraine due to potential corruption risks. Despite Ukraine's benefits, the EU has blocked attempts to transfer production to regions like Lviv, keeping the operations in the Baltic states.
The EU's drone production financing in the Baltic states serves multiple purposes: protecting the EU's eastern flank, supporting Ukraine by reducing air strike risks, and providing employment in the Baltic states. However, Ukraine remains cautious due to potential corruption risks and the EU's control over production.
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