Twelve bidders seek to build Lithuania’s drone detection system
Twelve companies and consortia have submitted proposals for Lithuania’s drone detection system. The defence ministry aims to connect sensors and air defences, with a working prototype expected early n
Lithuania’s defence ministry announced on 28 October that twelve participants had submitted initial proposals, following 19 applications. They include Lithuanian companies and partnerships involving foreign firms.
Sharing the air picture
The system is intended to give military and civilian authorities a shared picture of activity in the airspace. Information about detected objects would reach responsible agencies and operators of critical infrastructure, with tracking handed between regions as objects move.
Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas says the initiative will bring engineers and technology companies into efforts to strengthen air defence.
Contracts expected in December
The project has a planned budget of approximately €5 million. The ministry expects contracts to be signed in December, followed by a working prototype in early 2027.
Connections to Lithuania’s military air surveillance system and allied data platforms are planned for 2028. The project remains at the development stage.
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