Foreign Intelligence Service: Belarus is Increasing Defense Production for Russia’s Needs

Belarus is accelerating the deployment of electronics and components used in Russian cruise missiles and drones.

The Foreign Intelligence Service shared this with Militarnyi.

After the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the demand for Belarusian defense technologies has increased dramatically amid international sanctions imposed on Russia.

The Belarusian government is accelerating the launch of production facilities related to drones, dual-use electronics, and targeting equipment. Projects with military potential have become a priority in the country’s innovation strategy, which previously focused on civilian industries, from agricultural machinery to pharmaceuticals.

While the implementation of many civilian innovations, such as new tractors, medicines, or food, is scheduled for years to come, investments in the defense industry are increasingly of a long-term nature.

According to the intelligence agency, most army-related facilities are expected to be built and put into operation within a year and a half.

Examples include a plant for the production of composite elements for UAVs, created on the basis of the “Research and Production Center for Multifunctional Unmanned Systems.” The project was frozen back in 2020, but resumed after the outbreak of war. By the end of 2024, the enterprise was built and equipped, and in February 2025, it was launched. In March, it reached full capacity.

Zenit-BelOMO has similar dynamics, where it is launching the production of sighting and automotive components aimed at the domestic market and partners from the CIS countries. The lines are scheduled to be launched in August, and the plant is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.

In turn, Integral continues to expand its production capacity for dual-purpose electronics. In particular, we are talking about chips that Russia can use for guidance systems in X-101 missiles. The new shop is due to be commissioned in December and brought up to nominal production levels in 2026.

In April, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko supported the idea of building a drone manufacturing plant for Russia’s needs. The declared capacity should ensure the production of up to 100 thousand units per month.

The idea involves expanding production capabilities, with Belarus playing a supporting role in producing certain components, thereby helping the country acquire its own production capacity.

The production will also focus on technical solutions already used by Russia, which will allow for full localization of production. The enterprise will be integrated into a single technological platform similar to Russian enterprises, which will simplify changes to projects and their improvement.