Signal
Submitted
Jun 25, 2026, 21:43 UTC
Lithuanian authorities tested a drone detection system near Kaunas using various drones including Shahed-type, flying at 250–1,000 meters altitude over specified zones, asking locals not to report sightings.
On May 25, 2026, Lithuanian authorities conducted tests of a drone detection system around Kaunas, specifically in the territories of Juragiai, Rokų training area, Linksmakalnis, and Pajiesiai forest. During the tests, various types of drones, including Shahed-like drones, were flown at heights between 250 and 1,000 meters. Local residents were requested not to report drone sightings to the police during these drills. The testing and organization were managed by the Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre, with information shared via social media as well as a press release.
Confidence: High
The signal involves testing of a defensive drone-detection system by Lithuanian authorities, indicating preparation to mitigate drone threats rather than hostile activity itself.
Source URL
https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2939167/lithuania-tests-shahed-like-drone-detection-system
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
May 25, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Territories around Kaunas including Juragiai, Rokų training area, Linksmakalnis, Pajiesiai forest
Region
Kaunas County
Primary actor
Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre
Country
Lithuania
Countries
Lithuania
Tags
Lithuania, Kaunas, Drone detection, Shahed drone, Military technology, Airspace security, Drone surveillance
Signal
Submitted
Jun 25, 2026, 21:43 UTC
Lithuanian authorities tested a drone detection system near Kaunas using various drones including Shahed-type, flying at 250–1,000 meters altitude over specified zones, asking locals not to report sightings.
On May 25, 2026, Lithuanian authorities conducted tests of a drone detection system around Kaunas, specifically in the territories of Juragiai, Rokų training area, Linksmakalnis, and Pajiesiai forest. During the tests, various types of drones, including Shahed-like drones, were flown at heights between 250 and 1,000 meters. Local residents were requested not to report drone sightings to the police during these drills. The testing and organization were managed by the Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre, with information shared via social media as well as a press release.
Confidence: High
The signal involves testing of a defensive drone-detection system by Lithuanian authorities, indicating preparation to mitigate drone threats rather than hostile activity itself.
Source URL
https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2939167/lithuania-tests-shahed-like-drone-detection-system
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
May 25, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Territories around Kaunas including Juragiai, Rokų training area, Linksmakalnis, Pajiesiai forest
Region
Kaunas County
Primary actor
Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre
Country
Lithuania
Countries
Lithuania
Tags
Lithuania, Kaunas, Drone detection, Shahed drone, Military technology, Airspace security, Drone surveillance