Lithuania has launched a 3-million-euro call to develop countermeasures against smuggling balloons, with an expanded focus on anti-drone systems as part of a dynamic, multi-layered air defense. Economy and Innovation Minister Edvinas Grikšas emphasized the need for comprehensive solutions covering a broad range of aerial threats including drones, not just weather balloons. A pre-commercial procurement with technical specifications is planned soon and will be open to both previous tender winners and new companies. The minister expects a product to be developed within six months, followed by a pilot batch. Previously, a 1-million-euro call funded companies IT Logika, Teltonika, and Dangaus Šviesos, and the current funding increase to 3 million euros aims to accelerate solution development.

Lithuania has launched a 3-million-euro call to develop countermeasures against smuggling balloons, with an expanded focus on anti-drone systems as part of a dynamic, multi-layered air defense. Economy and Innovation Minister Edvinas Grikšas emphasized the need for comprehensive solutions covering a broad range of aerial threats including drones, not just weather balloons. A pre-commercial procurement with technical specifications is planned soon and will be open to both previous tender winners and new companies. The minister expects a product to be developed within six months, followed by a pilot batch. Previously, a 1-million-euro call funded companies IT Logika, Teltonika, and Dangaus Šviesos, and the current funding increase to 3 million euros aims to accelerate solution development.