Next week, the Budget Committee is set to approve the procurement of drones from Stark, a company in which US entrepreneur Peter Thiel also has a stake. Boris Pistorius is to provide information on the extent of Thiel’s influence on the company.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Observations in eastern Ukraine and unpleasant surprises during a military exercise in Estonia show how vulnerable Western European armies are in drone combat. Ukrainian soldiers will soon be training Bundeswehr soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
Although Ukrainian defenders can mostly hold the frontlines, Russia is demonstrating that it could be superior in the war of attrition – due to the sheer number of drones it produces and deploys.
By Redaktion Table
Claudia Steinhoff leaves Quantum Systems to join the new start-up.
By Viktor Funk
Both start-ups have had to deal with criticism of their drones. Their “loitering munition” has been tested in Ukraine. But Ukrainian experts report: No drone from the West is ready for the front line right from day one.
By Viktor Funk and Robert Wallenhauer
In Sweden, the German drone start-up wants to expand its expertise in the field of electronic warfare.
By Viktor Funk and Robert Wallenhauer
Despite reports criticizing the Helsing HX-2 drone, defense repporteurs do not see any risk to the planned procurement of loitering munitions. The media had previously reported on launch problems and faulty AI functions in the drone.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Viktor Funk
The Bavarian company raised a total of four million euros – financed through crowdfunding. Here are the plans for the fresh capital.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The decision on the award of a contract worth around EUR 900 million for “Loitering Munition” is to be made at the beginning of next year.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
A meeting between defense tech companies and representatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs will take place on Friday. This is what the parties want to discuss.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Wilhelmine Stenglin
