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News | Drones

January 28th, 2026

Defense industry: Stark opens branch office in Stockholm

In Sweden, the German drone start-up wants to expand its expertise in the field of electronic warfare.

By Viktor Funk and Robert Wallenhauer

Feature | Drones

January 28th, 2026

Drones for the Bundeswehr: Helsing and Stark make their move

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

News | Drones

January 21st, 2026

Helsing drones: Start-up rejects criticism as German Ministry of Defense continues with procurement plans

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

News | Drones

January 7th, 2026

Combat drone start-up Donaustahl relies on crowdfunding for expansion

The Bavarian company raised a total of four million euros – financed through crowdfunding. Here are the plans for the fresh capital.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Ammunition

December 19th, 2025

Procurement: Loitering Munition decision expected at the beginning of the year

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

News | Drones

December 12th, 2025

Defense-Tech Roundtable: What the Minister of Economic Affairs and defense start-ups want to discuss

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

News | Defense industry

December 12th, 2025

Munich-based company Tytan joins Baltic drone wall initiative

The Munich-based company Tytan Technologies is contributing its interceptor drone technology and planned mass production to the multi-layered defense network. It is thus joining the Baltic drone wall initiative.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Drones

December 5th, 2025

Spectra Challenge: How Bundeswehr drones will fly despite electronic warfare

How can drones fly in the field despite enemy jammers? The Bundeswehr has launched a competition to find solutions. These ideas won.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Federal Ministry of the Interior

December 3rd, 2025

Federal police set up new drone defense unit

The Federal police has set up a new drone defense unit with over 130 officers. More than EUR 100 million have been earmarked for drone protection in 2025 and 2026.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Critical infrastructure

December 1st, 2025

KRITIS umbrella act: Critics warn against neglecting supply chains

The KRITIS Umbrella Act has met with criticism due to the lack of drone defense and too many transparency obligations. Experts warn that freely available data could create points of attack on critical infrastructures.

By Lisa-Martina Klein