The Georgian Ministry of Defense announced the arrival of its first domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles, complemented by American radar systems. The release from the defense ministry confirms this milestone in the country’s security capabilities.
The official statement describes the delivery as a combination of unmanned aerial vehicles and multifunctional radar systems made in the Delta-VB joint venture with Poland, supported by American technology. This collaboration underscores Georgia’s commitment to strengthening its air defense and reconnaissance capabilities through international partnerships.
An exercise took place at the Vaziani training field, featuring the participation of the Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Buchuladze, the Commander of the Georgian Defense Forces Major General Giorgi Matiashvili, other defense officials, and members of the parliamentary majority. The event showcased practical deployment scenarios and interoperability among the new assets.
During the drills, test flights included Warmate kamikaze drones and FlyEye reconnaissance drones, with stations demonstrating both fixed and mobile ground-based radar coverage. The demonstration illustrated how the new systems would operate in coordinated mission profiles, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strike capabilities.
The broader regional context remains focused on strengthening security cooperation with European partners. Georgia has consistently expressed support for EU-driven initiatives and expressed a willingness to engage in mutual security and stability efforts across the wider European neighborhood.
In conversations about the future, Georgian officials have highlighted ongoing collaboration to assist in regional peace efforts, including the long-term goal of stabilizing the areas adjacent to its internationally recognized borders. This aligns with Georgia’s policy priorities and its emphasis on maintaining constructive dialogue with European institutions.
Overall, the introduction of domestic UAV production, alongside advanced radar technology, marks a significant step in Georgia’s defense modernization path. The exercises conducted at Vaziani provide concrete assurance that new capabilities are ready to support both deterrence and rapid response in complex security environments. The emphasis on interoperability with Western-supplied systems reflects a strategic approach to ensuring a coherent national defense posture. (Georgian Ministry of Defense release)