The German-American company Auterion and the Ukrainian manufacturer Airlogix have begun mass production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The first aircraft have already been manufactured at facilities in the Munich agglomeration.
The German-American company Auterion and the Ukrainian manufacturer Airlogix have begun mass production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The first aircraft have already been manufactured at facilities in the Munich agglomeration.
This was reported by Handelsblatt, citing company representatives and industry sources. The cost of the order from the German government is estimated at approximately 300 million euros, and its full implementation is scheduled for mid-2027.
The partners' joint venture was established in February 2026. In addition to the site near Munich, the companies plan to expand the production of drones at another facility in Eastern Germany.
This involves the production of two different models of kamikaze drones: a medium-range and a long-range modification capable of covering a distance of up to 1,500 km. Within the framework of the cooperation, Airlogix is responsible for the hardware and design of the devices, and Auterion supplies the operating system and software. The UAVs are equipped with artificial intelligence modules, which allows them to autonomously reach the target even in conditions of intensive operation of electronic warfare equipment.
«Germany now has the production line to produce affordable precision weapons in large quantities. This year we will be delivering tried and tested systems at a cost and production rate that truly allows for large deterrent stockpiles,» said Auterion CEO Lorenz Mayer.
According to Vitaliy Kolesnichenko, the head of Airlogix, this partnership combines Ukrainian technologies tested in real combat conditions, Auterion autonomous software, and the industrial capabilities of the German defense sector.
It was also previously reported that the domestic defense-tech company Airlogix and the Czech aircraft engine manufacturer PBS Velká Bíteš intend to launch licensed production of small turbine engines in Ukraine.
