Lithuania’s Iron Wolf 2026 exercise has concluded, testing troop readiness, technology integration and cooperation with NATO allies as well as civilian institutions, the Lithuanian Armed Forces said on Friday.
The two-week exercise focused on integrating new technologies developed by Lithuania’s defence industry, including the deployment of more than 150 reconnaissance and attack drones in cooperation with industry representatives.
According to the military, the drills allowed forces to plan the use of drones in both offensive and defensive operations, protect logistical elements and improve piloting skills. It also underscored that camouflage and concealment from drones are as important for survival as operating them.
Iron Wolf 2026 | Lithuanian Armed Forces
Representatives from a Ukrainian drone company also took part, sharing operational insights and battlefield experience.
