Latvia to allocate €20 million for drone coalition for Ukraine
MARIA KHOLINA | MAY 28, 2024 - 08:40Latvia plans to invest €20 million in a drone coalition to support Ukraine in 2024. The same amount will be allocated to strengthen Latvia's drone army, according to Latvia's Minister of Defense Andris Spruds.
He said that local Latvian companies would be involved in the production of drones.
"Recognizing the importance of drones in the war and guided by Ukraine's experience, we can announce the launch of the Drone Capability Initiative this year. We can metaphorically talk about creating a drone army," he said.
Spruds' statements imply that Latvia will not only supply drones to Ukraine but will also more actively implement these technologies in its own military. . .
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