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The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has opened the first new schools for training children and adults in drone piloting, as part of defense efforts.

Ana-Maria Tapescu

17 September 2025, 08:15

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Lithuania has inaugurated a school dedicated to training in drone piloting, as part of efforts to strengthen military defense capabilities, considering the proximity to Russia and Belarus. Students will learn to operate FPV drones, quadcopters, and single-seat aircraft, starting with computer simulations. In the context of regional tensions, Lithuania has requested NATO to strengthen air defense, following incidents involving Russian drones.

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