LUCAS is modeled on Iran’s Shahed-136 and is expected to remain in use in the Middle East.
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China’s military is believed to have disguised drone flights using aircraft signals – testing deception capabilities for a potential military operation against Taiwan.
By Ning Wang
The LEAP initiative, launched last week by the E5 group, is designed to enable the rapid and cost-efficient development of drone defense capabilities.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of combat drones for the German Armed Forces. At the same time, it capped the contracts at €1 billion each and stipulated that any additional call-offs beyond this ceiling will require renewed parliamentary approval.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
US defense start-ups such as Anduril and Shield AI are seeking to tap into Germany’s defense market. However, they face headwinds from Europe’s push for greater strategic autonomy.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Demand for counter-drone capabilities from the German Federal Police, the German states, the German Armed Forces and private-sector operators is surging. At Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, domestic and international suppliers are showcasing non-kinetic solutions – including net-launcher drones – designed to protect critical infrastructure.
By Markus Bickel
The budget-keepers in the Bundestag want a say in further contract awards.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Ministry of Defense wants to secure its procurement of combat drones with an innovation clause: The technology is to remain state of the art for years to come.
By Robert Wallenhauer
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.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
There are differing views on the planned procurement of combat drones from start-up Stark. The CDU/CSU sees fewer problems with investor Peter Thiel’s stake than the Ministry of Defense and the opposition.
By Robert Wallenhauer
