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Tactical reconnaissance and strike missions: key facts about the Ukrainian Linza UAV to be co-produced with Germany

December 25, 2025, 15:35

Linza is capable of carrying a payload of up to 2 kg at a distance of up to 10 km.

The Linza UAV is equipped with a gyrostabilised camera with digital zoom and can carry a payload of up to 2 kg over a range of up to 10 km.

Its operational tasks include:

  • targeting enemy personnel and equipment
  • mine-laying.

Thanks to its capabilities, it also provides the Defence Forces with enhanced tactical reconnaissance capabilities. A remote external antenna enables the operator to control the drone while remaining under cover.

To recap, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal reported on the signing of several new key agreements with German partners totalling over €1.2 billion.

Of particular significance are the agreements reached between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz, under which Germany committed to allocating €11.5 billion in support for Ukraine in the coming year.