Vilnius College in Lithuania will launch the country's first academic programme dedicated exclusively to drone engineering starting autumn 2025. Previously, drone studies were part of other engineering disciplines, but the rising importance of drone technology in modern warfare, especially highlighted by the Ukraine war and Russian aggression, has driven the creation of a specialised curriculum. The programme will cover flying, aquatic, ground-based, and underwater drones. Lithuanian companies are involved in manufacturing drones actively used in Ukraine, but face challenges such as resisting electronic warfare and reducing reliance on Chinese components. The goal is to train engineers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills including signal processing and real-time data interpretation to meet urgent military and civilian drone industry needs. The programme reflects Lithuania's strategic role cooperating with Ukraine and supporting defense innovation against Russian aggression.

Vilnius College in Lithuania will launch the country's first academic programme dedicated exclusively to drone engineering starting autumn 2025. Previously, drone studies were part of other engineering disciplines, but the rising importance of drone technology in modern warfare, especially highlighted by the Ukraine war and Russian aggression, has driven the creation of a specialised curriculum. The programme will cover flying, aquatic, ground-based, and underwater drones. Lithuanian companies are involved in manufacturing drones actively used in Ukraine, but face challenges such as resisting electronic warfare and reducing reliance on Chinese components. The goal is to train engineers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills including signal processing and real-time data interpretation to meet urgent military and civilian drone industry needs. The programme reflects Lithuania's strategic role cooperating with Ukraine and supporting defense innovation against Russian aggression.