Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas is on a visit in Ukraine where he met with Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov. R.Kaunas was thoroughly familiarized with functioning of Ukraine’s air defence system and potential application of its elements in Lithuania. Ministers agreed to work on closer ties in developing joint Lithuania-Ukrainian weaponry production in both countries.
“Lithuania is and will remain one of the most loyal Ukraine’s allies. It is time to take our brotherly connection and cooperation to a new level. We have agreed to intensify expertise exchange on air defence between the Lithuanian and Ukrainian militaries. We also work on a close collaboration in defence industry, especially in developing air defence capabilities. We seek better use of Ukraine’s expertise and experience in Lithuania,” said Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.
Minister R. Kaunas and his Ukrainian counterpart discussed positions of the mobile fire teams ensuring defence of Ukraine’s airspace. The Lithuanian delegation was able to observe the Ukrainian forces neutralize air threats and familiarize with the advanced technological solutions integrated amidst warfare.
“Ukraine is developing a comprehensive air defence model that integrates several types of capabilities. This approach is already giving results and building experience no one worldwide can match. Bilaterally beneficial partnerships and expertise of both countries can make the whole eastern flank stronger,” said Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ministers discussed potential defence industry projects in Lithuania that are currently a subject of intense negotiations.
Ministers also addressed the possibility to start a new project within the Brave1 innovation cluster to strengthen support to Ukraine’s and Lithuania’s defence start-ups. Air defence is named as one of the most promising areas of cooperation in these clusters.
Minister R.Kaunas’ remarks in Ukraine: https://we.tl/t-9DhJu7iDir6EBPKi
