Krasnodar electronics laboratory "Gagaring", known for producing "Gennady" FPV-drones, "Yurka" detector drones, "Kuznechik" communication systems for UAVs, and other unmanned systems, has confirmed plans to hire engineers who may lose their jobs at the German concern Volkswagen.

In early July, Alexander Barashkov, head of the company's design bureau, stated that "Gagaring" is ready to offer German specialists indefinite employment contracts, competitive salaries, and assistance with relocation to Russia for the entire family. The appeal is addressed to engineers whom Volkswagen plans to lay off as part of its restructuring. According to media reports, Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 50,000 jobs at its plants worldwide, including in Germany. The concern plans to reduce costs by 4 billion euros as part of a strategy to increase competitiveness and optimize costs. The head of the concern, Oliver Blume, does not rule out the closure of four German plants – in Hanover, Emden, Zwickau, and Neckarsulm.

After the resonance in the German media, the management of "Gagaring" confirmed that they had sent letters to German engineers and are ready to hire them.

We are indeed waiting for German specialists at our enterprise. The experience of unemployed masters, engineers, and valuable specialists from Germany and other European countries will be useful to us. We are ready to discuss favorable conditions and relocation to us.
Gagaring Laboratory

Gagaring Laboratory cooperates with the Ministry of Defense and other law enforcement agencies, and has its own training center for BEC and UAV operators. In addition to FPV-drones and communication systems, it produces "Grom", "Kolibri", and "Shershen" monitoring unmanned systems. Currently, the laboratory is developing a combat unmanned boat.

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