According to the company, this shipment marks the transition from production setup to serial manufacturing under a joint German-Ukrainian production model.
Managing Director Matthias Lena stated that the current priority is to scale up output, stabilize production processes, and ensure reliable, continuous deliveries in line with operational demand.
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Mykyta Rozhkov, Business Development Director at Frontline Robotics, emphasized that the company’s goal is to meet the needs of Ukrainian forces for tactical UAVs capable of operating reliably in real combat conditions, while maintaining stable and predictable supply chains.
The Linza 3.0 drones were developed by the Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics. Their production has been established in Germany at facilities operated by the joint venture with Quantum Systems. According to the company, QFI has created "the first fully automated drone production line in Europe dedicated to supplying the Ukrainian Armed Forces."
Notably, production was launched within a very short timeframe of less than two months. The first drone was reported in mid-February this year. However, the exact number of units produced in the initial batch has not been disclosed.
Earlier reports indicated plans to manufacture up to 10,000 drones for Ukraine by the end of the year at QFI facilities. The joint venture itself was established in mid-December last year, meaning roughly one year passed from initial preparations to the delivery of the first batch.
According to a presentation by Frontline Robotics, the Linza 3.0 is a bomber drone capable of carrying up to 4 kg of payload. It has a tactical range of up to 15 km and an endurance of up to 60 minutes. The system uses AI-based visual-inertial navigation.
The platform is designed to perform strike and logistics missions, as well as communications relay, reconnaissance, and support tasks.
Earlier, Defense Express reported that up to 10 Ukrainian drone production facilities are expected to be launched across Europe in 2026.
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