Finnish company New Paakkola is preparing to launch production of ground-based drones in partnership with a Ukrainian firm, with a primary focus on Northern European markets. The development was reported by the broadcaster Yle.

The initiative is based on a preliminary agreement between New Paakkola and the Ukrainian company Remtechnology, backed by Finnish investors. The project centers on building unmanned ground platforms designed for flexible deployment.

The company is betting on tracked ground drones, opting for a modular design that allows clients to configure each unit with equipment tailored to specific operational needs.

New Paakkola’s CEO, Tommi Yuntikka, indicated that Ukraine is not expected to be the main destination for these systems. Instead, the development team is concentrating on adapting the technology for Northern European conditions, taking into account the region’s climate and terrain.

According to Yle, production is scheduled to begin later this year.