The Lithuanian Air Forces has brought the Bayraktar TB2 tactical drone with ammunition from Türkiye to Lithuania: called by the name of Hawk by popular vote, the UAV has been armed and will soon be transferred to the Ukrainian fighters.
Baykar, a manufacturer of Türkiye, gave the latest configuration Bayraktar TB2 to Lithuania free of charge in early June, inspired by the successful charitable fundraising by Lithuanian citizens. The Ministry of National Defence bought missiles with EUR 1.5 million of the donated EUR 5.9 million for it and now the full shipment has been brought to the Air Base in Šiauliai.
Media opportunity
July 6. 1400-1430 hrs, Šiauliai Air Base, a presentation of the Bayraktar and a press conference.
To attend the press conference, please register with the MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department via [email protected] or +370 682 92 582 until July 5, 1500 hrs. (Send your full name, name of your media organization, and contacts – cell phone no., e-mail address)
Freelance reporters and foreign media representatives will need accreditation given by the MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department, e-mail [email protected]
