The Lithuanian Armed Forces announced on May 27, 2026, the establishment of a new drone operations unit called ANBO (Autonomous Long-Range UAV Operations unit) to expand their long-range drone capabilities. This initiative follows two years of development since drone training began in 2024 and will centralize Lithuania's long-range UAV capabilities. Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the unit combines warfare art with innovation. The announcement came shortly after two suspected drone airspace violations over Lithuania the previous week, prompting Baltic leaders to call for enhanced security of NATO's eastern flank and a meeting with the European Commission President in Vilnius.

The Lithuanian Armed Forces announced on May 27, 2026, the establishment of a new drone operations unit called ANBO (Autonomous Long-Range UAV Operations unit) to expand their long-range drone capabilities. This initiative follows two years of development since drone training began in 2024 and will centralize Lithuania's long-range UAV capabilities. Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the unit combines warfare art with innovation. The announcement came shortly after two suspected drone airspace violations over Lithuania the previous week, prompting Baltic leaders to call for enhanced security of NATO's eastern flank and a meeting with the European Commission President in Vilnius.