Russia will develop a drone production center in neighboring Belarus to make sure security for its crucial ally, Belarusian state media reported Thursday.Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin proposed the project during a visit to Minsk, where Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko welcomed the idea.Its really crucial that Belarus has its own [drone] production centers, which would strengthen both its economy and national security, Oreshkin was priced estimate as stating by the Belta news agency.The plant is anticipated to produce up to 100,000 drones each year when fully operational.
Moscow and Minsk will now discuss its place and other information, Oreshkin stated, without offering a building timeline.Beltas report did not specify whether the drones would have military applications.
Oreshkins emphasis on security recommends possible defense usages.
Both Russia and Ukraine have relied greatly on drones in fight and long-range strikes.Lukashenko stated Belarus was ready to develop the factory.We warranty that you wont build it in Russia the method we would here, he said.Belarus stays under U.S.
and European sanctions for supporting Russias invasion of Ukraine and cracking down on opposition.
Russia used Belarusian territory as a staging ground for its February 2022 intrusion.