Latvia hands over 1500 drones to Ukraine as part of 'drone coalition'
Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spruds said that his country had handed over 1,500 drones of various types to Ukraine as part of an international "drone coalition". He published a photo of trucks loaded with drones that have already left for Ukraine.
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The drones were manufactured by two Latvian companies that plan to deliver a total of 12,000 drones worth €17 million in the first half of 2024. Deliveries will continue to grow as manufacturers increase capacity and improve logistics.
A truck with drones for Ukraine. Illustration: Andris Spruds
"The Drone Coalition was established in February 2024 at the initiative of Latvia and Ukraine. It currently includes 18 donor countries that provide the Ukrainian army with reconnaissance UAVs, FPV copters, and bomber drones.
The participation of Norway, which joined the agreement in February 2024, also increased the number of participating countries and expanded funding for the production and supply of drones.
Over the year of its existence, the coalition has invested more than €2 billion in the supply of drones and the development of Ukrainian drone production.
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