New Lithuanian Facility to Produce Damba Warfare Systems
December1 and Pekkla sign a joint venture memorandum to scale drone-countering hardware production by 2027.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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December1 and Pekkla have signed a memorandum to launch a joint venture in Lithuania. The facility will produce Damba electronic warfare systems designed to intercept drones for Ukrainian defense forces.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to scale production of electronic warfare equipment, which is critical for defending against reconnaissance and attack drones on the front lines.
The Damba systems provide an operational depth of 50 km against FPV drones and Shaheds, utilizing precision jamming and a remotely controlled rotating platform.
The players
December1
A developer and manufacturer of defense electronics and electronic warfare systems based in Ukraine.
Pekkla
An industrial partner responsible for managing infrastructure, regulatory support, and engineering recruitment.
The details
Damba systems function as electronic countermeasures designed to disrupt drone operations. The hardware employs precision jamming to interfere with command signals, managed via a remotely controlled rotating platform that allows for rapid orientation toward incoming threats. As part of the Build with Ukraine initiative, Pekkla will oversee the infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and recruitment of engineering staff to support the manufacturing process.
Timeline
September 2026: Ai-Petri system showcased at MSPO-2026.
October 15, 2026: December1 and Pekkla signed a joint venture memorandum.
2027: Production of Damba systems is set to launch.
The Tech Race
This partnership expands the production footprint for anti-drone technologies within the broader scope of the Build with Ukraine initiative. It follows the recent showcasing of related defense tech at the MSPO-2026 exhibition in Poland, marking a shift toward internationalizing the supply chain for electronic warfare.
This manufacturing expansion will directly increase the availability of Damba units for Ukrainian defense forces currently utilizing thousands of these systems. The facility is expected to reach operational status in 2027, scaling local production capacity for active electronic warfare equipment.
The takeaway
The move to shift production of specialized electronic warfare hardware to Lithuania signals an effort to harden the supply chain against regional disruptions. Monitor the 2027 launch date to confirm if the facility meets the projected production volume requirements for field operations.
What happens next
Production of the Damba electronic warfare systems is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Further reading
Explore ongoing developments in drone countermeasures and defense infrastructure within our Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Українська правда.
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