Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine visits Lithuania to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation
Republic of Lithuania - Ministry of National Defence
2025-10-29
International cooperation | Security and defense policy
Vice Minister of National Defence Tomas Godliauskas met with Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Sergiy Boyev who is visiting Lithuania, as well as with chief executives of Ukroboronprom, and representatives of other strategic Ukraine's defence industry companies. The visit is conducted to evaluate Lithuanian companies' capacity relative to the Armed Forces' needs and select a Lithuanian partners for the implementation of Ukraine's defence technology localization projects.
"Our goal is not only to support Ukraine today but also to develop a strong defence ecosystem for tomorrow. The reality of war opens up a new epoch of defence technology. Lithuania and Ukraine can more than just strengthen our defence industry together, we can become an innovation hub developing solutions for security of the entire Europe," said Vice Minister T. Godliauskas.
The delegation toured Lithuanian companies partnering with Ukraine's defence industry. Local production capacity, technological solutions and industrial potential were assessed with a view of ensuring a closer cooperation and development of production in Lithuania.
This way, the need for the Ukrainian technological solutions in the Lithuanian Armed Forces is assessed to ensure the viewed development of production and technology meet the national defence capabilities and future requirements.
Lithuania aims to localize development and production of drone development on the ground, to absorb best practices of the Ukrainian defence industry and employ it for the benefit of a stronger national security and defence industrial capacity.
"This visit is a significant and important step on the way of strengthening the Lithuanian defence industry and our national security. Ukraine's wartime experience and its technological breakthrough are invaluable and a tightened cooperation will improve both countries' resilience and the overall security architecture in the region," says Matas Radavičius, Head of the Industrial Cooperation Division, Defence Industry Policy and Innovation Department, Defence Materiel Agency.
Lithuanian companies have been developing cooperation with representatives of Ukraine's defence sector, sharing expertise and experience in technology for a while now. Institutions and partners of both countries see prospects of not just strengthening current cooperation but also developing new projects in order to enable technology transfer, local production and security of supply chains.
The visit marks yet another step in the direction of a closer strategic partnership between Lithuania and Ukraine strengthening both countries' defensive potential and contributing to the overall regional security.
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