TIRANA, July 22 – State-owned defence company KAYO will begin producing drones in Albania in September, Chief Executive Ardi Veliu said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference, Veliu described military production as a complex process that requires both certified products and licensed production facilities. He said construction of the factory has been completed in cooperation with KAYO’s partners, while the company is now training the personnel who will work at the site.

Meanwhile, Veliu said KAYO has completed the recruitment process and is focusing on preparing staff for production. However, he noted that the conflict in the Middle East has delayed the delivery of raw materials. Despite those challenges, he said the company expects drone production to begin in early September.

In addition, Veliu highlighted the aviation school established through KAYO’s partnership with Elbit. He said the project will strengthen Albania’s aviation capabilities by providing pilot training inside the country.

According to Veliu, the school will follow internationally recognised curricula and will award qualifications that meet international standards. He added that the new training centre will expand Albania’s professional capacity in aviation through the transfer of expertise from its international partner.

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