--- title: "Serial production of over 5,000 long-range strike drones for Ukraine launched near Munich" description: "Serial production of over 5,000 long-range strike drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces has begun near Munich in Germany. The first units are already ready, and the partners plan to complete the full order by mid-2027." date: 2026-09-03T14:34:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/germany-launches-production-of-long-range-strike-drones-for-ukraine tags: [germany, ukraine, drones, auterion, airlogix, defense, munich] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Serial production of over 5,000 long-range strike drones for Ukraine launched near Munich ![Long-range strike drone on a production ramp near Munich, mass production for Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/03/germaniya-nachala-proizvodstvo-dalnobojnyh-dronov-dlya-ukrainy/germaniya-nachala-proizvodstvo-dalnobojnyh-dronov-dlya-ukrainy-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Serial production of over 5,000 long-range strike drones for Ukraine has been launched near Munich under a direct order from the German government. - The joint venture of Auterion and Airlogix, established in February 2026, values the contract at approximately 300 million euros; the full order is planned to be completed by mid-2027. - Two models are being assembled (medium-range and up to 1,500 km), all single-use, with AI for operation under electronic warfare conditions; Airlogix supplies the airframes, Auterion the software. Germany has officially begun serial production of a batch of more than five thousand long-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to defense industry sources, the first units are already ready, and the tested systems will enter service with the Ukrainian military in the current year, 2026. The project is being carried out under a direct order from the German government and is considered one of the largest examples of military-technical cooperation between Berlin and Kyiv in the field of unmanned systems. ### Joint venture near Munich The aircraft are being produced by a joint venture established in February 2026 in the vicinity of Munich. Its partners are the German-American company Auterion and the Ukrainian developer Airlogix. Defense industry sources estimate the contract value at approximately 300 million euros. To meet the stated assembly rates, production is being scaled up not only at the Munich site but also at an additional plant in eastern Germany, which allows the partners to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce logistical risks. ### Two models and a clear division of roles The plants are assembling two modifications of the drones: a medium-range version and a long-range version capable of traveling up to 1,500 kilometers. All units are single-use and carry explosives for the direct destruction of enemy targets. In this cooperation, the technological tasks are strictly divided: the Ukrainian Airlogix supplies the airframes and mechanical components, while Auterion is responsible for the drones' software and operating system. ### Artificial intelligence against electronic warfare A key element of the drones' architecture is the integrated artificial intelligence. According to the developers, it enables the aircraft to successfully reach their designated targets even under active suppression by enemy electronic warfare systems. This is especially important given the growing use of EW, which previously significantly reduced the effectiveness of remote drone control. ### Order scale and outlook The partners plan to fully complete the large-scale order by mid-2027. At the same time, the companies are counting on new contracts and long-term cooperation in the future. As Auterion's head Lorenz Mayer stated, thanks to the project Germany has gained its own production line for manufacturing precise and relatively affordable weapons in large volumes, which strengthens its defense-industrial potential. ### Context: the problem of intercepting 'Shaheds' The launch of production fits into the broader context of the drone war. Jet-powered 'Shaheds,' whose speed exceeds 400–450 km/h, are becoming an increasingly difficult target for interceptor drones, since most of the latter simply cannot keep up with such a flight tempo. Under these conditions, long-range strike aircraft with elements of autonomous guidance are seen as one of the tools for shifting the balance of power on the front line. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Production of 5,000 long-range drones for Ukraine begins in Germany](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/nimechchini-startuvalo-virobnitstvo-5000-1788444911.html) - Подтверждает старт производства и масштаб партии около 5000 аппаратов. - [Production of over 5,000 long-range UAVs for Ukraine begins in Germany](https://nv.ua/world/geopolitics/boevye-drony-dlya-ukrainy-v-germanii-nachali-seriynoe-proizvodstvo-bolee-5-tysyach-bpla-50638279.html) - Уточняет формулировку «более 5000» и серийный характер выпуска. - [Drones for Ukraine: Germany launches plant near Munich](https://zn.ua/TECHNOLOGIES/drony-dlja-ukrainy-hermanija-zapustila-zavod-pod-mjunkhenom.html) - Подтверждает локализацию производства под Мюнхеном и запуск завода. - [Long-range drones for Ukraine begin production near Munich](https://www.rosbalt.ru/news/2026-09-03/pod-myunhenom-nachali-vypuskat-dalnoboynye-drony-dlya-ukrainy-5674697) - Независимое подтверждение начала выпуска дальнобойных дронов под Мюнхеном. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many drones are planned for production and when will the order be completed? **A:** The batch consists of more than five thousand long-range strike drones. The first units are already ready and will enter service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2026, while the partners plan to complete the full order by mid-2027. ### Q: Which companies are involved in the project and how are the roles divided? **A:** The project is being carried out by a joint venture of the German-American Auterion and the Ukrainian Airlogix, established in February 2026 near Munich. Airlogix supplies the airframes and mechanical components, while Auterion is responsible for the software and operating system with integrated AI. ### Q: What are the drones' specifications and the contract value? **A:** Two models are being assembled — a medium-range version and a long-range version up to 1,500 km; all units are single-use and carry explosives. Defense industry sources estimate the contract value at approximately 300 million euros.