Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Lithuania Launches Drone Schools for Children Near Russia
Lithuania is teaching kids and adults how to fly drones.
These aren't just any drones; they're learning about the types used by the military.
The training is happening in schools near the border with Russia.
Kids as young as ten are getting hands-on experience, practicing virtual flights and flying mini drones.
The goal is to improve Lithuania's defenses because of its location near Russia.
Lithuania is taking this seriously, especially after some Russian drones crossed its borders.
NATO is also stepping up its defense plans in response to events like these.
Lithuania's Defence Ministry launched drone schools near the Russian border.
Children as young as 10 and adults are learning to operate drones.
The schools will teach assembly, programming, and flying techniques.
The initiative is focused on enhancing Lithuania's military defensive capabilities.
The program comes amid increased tensions and drone incidents.
- Who
- Lithuanian children and adults
- What
- Learning to fly, assemble, and program drones.
- When
- The schools have recently launched.
- Where
- Taurage, Lithuania, near the border with Russia.
- Why
- To build military defensive capabilities, given the proximity to Russia and Belarus.
- Location
- Taurage, Lithuania (near Kaliningrad, Russia)
- Focus
- Drone operation, assembly, and programming
- Target Audience
- Children (10+) and adults
- Number of Schools
- Nine planned across Lithuania
- Initiating Body
- Lithuania's Defence Ministry
- Training Type
- FPV, quadcopter, and single-wing drones