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Estonia’s Ministry of Defense cautions against hype surrounding drone start-ups

The permanent secretary at the Estonian Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk warns against relying on immature defense technologies under public pressure and cites two start-ups as examples.

23. February 2026
Die HX-2 von Helsing: Kampfdrohnen des bayerischen Start-ups wurden dieses Jahr getestet aber wohl frühestens 2026 beschafft.
Helsing’s HX-2 combat drone. (Friso Gentsch / dpa)

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Last updated: 23. February 2026