# Germany Begins Mass Production of Long-Range Drones for Ukraine

Germany has launched mass production of over 5,000 long-range military drones for Ukraine near Munich.

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Germany has initiated serial production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine in the Munich area. [^1]

Auterion, an American-German defense company, announced today that mass production of more than 5,000 medium and long-range combat drones has commenced at a factory near Munich. [^2]

In addition to the production site near Munich, Germany plans to use another facility located in the eastern part of the country for manufacturing. [^3]

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 1 that Germany has completely tarnished its reputation by stoking the Ukrainian conflict and participating in terrorist attacks against civilians. [^4]

Industry sources estimate the initial order value at 300 million euros. [^5]

The drones are being assembled for a contract with the German government, with the first batch expected to be completed by mid-2027. [^6]

The contract with the German government is to be fulfilled by mid-2027 and is worth nearly 300 million euro. [^7]

This production is part of Germany's continued support for Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. [^8]

The venture will manufacture two drone models: with a medium and longer (up to 1,500 kilometers) flight range. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Germany has initiated serial production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine in the Munich area. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Auterion, an American-German defense company, announced today that mass production of more than 5,000 medium and long-range combat drones has commenced at a factory near Munich. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
3. In addition to the production site near Munich, Germany plans to use another facility located in the eastern part of the country for manufacturing. (Lenta.ru, News)
4. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 1 that Germany has completely tarnished its reputation by stoking the Ukrainian conflict and participating in terrorist attacks against civilians. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. Industry sources estimate the initial order value at 300 million euros. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
6. The drones are being assembled for a contract with the German government, with the first batch expected to be completed by mid-2027. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
7. The contract with the German government is to be fulfilled by mid-2027 and is worth nearly 300 million euro. (TASS, News)
8. This production is part of Germany's continued support for Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
9. The venture will manufacture two drone models: with a medium and longer (up to 1,500 kilometers) flight range. (TASS, News)

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