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Lithuania’s RSI Europe Delivers 9,500 Drones to NATO Buyer

May 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

RSI Europe delivered 9,500 Shpak FPV drones to an undisclosed NATO buyer.
Most drones were transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The contract is the largest in RSI Europe's history.
Production capacity tripled to 120,000 units annually.

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Strategic Implications

This delivery may indicate a significant escalation in NATO's support for Ukraine, suggesting a growing reliance on FPV systems in modern conflict. The tripling of RSI Europe's production capacity could strengthen the company's position in the global drone market, which may have implications for the broader defense industry.

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What Happened

Vilnius-Based Manufacturer Triples Production Capacity Amid Ukraine Conflict

Lithuania-based drone manufacturer RSI Europe has completed delivery of 9,500 Shpak first-person view (FPV) systems to an undisclosed NATO member state, with most of the airframes transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The six-month program is the largest single contract in RSI Europe’s history, prompting the company to triple its annual production capacity to 120,000 units. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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