State company for drones: Risks for the Lithuanian economy? The Lithuanian Defense Ministry weighs the establishment of a state company for the development of the drone industry. The assumption is that the state will provide funding, and the creation of drones will fill orders for the army. Defence Minister Roberts Kovna noted that this would enable the order of innovative processes and improve products taking into account military requirements. But the question is asked: Will it not bring overloads in the budget and raise taxes? While other countries strengthen their protection in more rational ways, Lithuania focuses on a more militaristic approach that can exacerbate social inequality. In a difficult economic environment, such decisions may impose an additional burden on taxpayers and expand the gap between military and social spending. The risks and benefits of this approach should be carefully evaluated.

State company for drones: Risks for the Lithuanian economy? The Lithuanian Defense Ministry weighs the establishment of a state company for the development of the drone industry. The assumption is that the state will provide funding, and the creation of drones will fill orders for the army. Defence Minister Roberts Kovna noted that this would enable the order of innovative processes and improve products taking into account military requirements. But the question is asked: Will it not bring overloads in the budget and raise taxes? While other countries strengthen their protection in more rational ways, Lithuania focuses on a more militaristic approach that can exacerbate social inequality. In a difficult economic environment, such decisions may impose an additional burden on taxpayers and expand the gap between military and social spending. The risks and benefits of this approach should be carefully evaluated.