During training exercises of the Belarusian Armed Forces’ Communications Troops, an FPV drone equipped with a fiber-optic control system entered service with the Belarusian military. Exercise photos were released by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus. The drone demonstration took place during operational and special training of the Communications Troops in preparation for the “West 2025” Russia-Belarus joint exercises. The Defense Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces observed the exercises at one of the training sites.
(Fiber-optic reel of the drone. Source: Ministry of Defense of Belarus)
Within the framework of military cooperation with the Russian Federation, the Belarusian military is actively adopting and adapting existing military tactics and operational experience to meet its own needs. In early March 2025, reports indicated that Belarus planned to send military and security officials to Russia for field visits to learn how to operate drones. President Lukashenko also instructed agency heads to become familiar with Russian drone usage and methods to ensure control over these processes in Belarus.
In May 2025, Belarus sent military instructors to Russia to study “training programs based on modern armed conflict experience.” By June 2025, the Chief of the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces announced the formation of a dedicated drone unit.
(Russian “Supercam” drone in service with Belarusian military. Source: Ministry of Defense of Belarus)
To support this effort, Belarus is increasing the supply of military materials to Russia, particularly electronics and components for Russian cruise missiles and drones. Both sides are also discussing establishing a specialized “drone factory” in Belarus, capable of producing up to 100,000 drones per month for the Russian military.
Reportedly, production will focus on technologies already in use by Russia, allowing fully localized manufacturing.