Mercedes-Benz joins Europe’s defense push with anti-drone vehicle deal
The memorandum of understanding covers G-Class and Sprinter-based systems to target small drones as Europe’s defense sector expands, Mercedes said.
- On Wednesday, Stuttgart-based Mercedes-Benz signed a memorandum of understanding with startup Tytan Technologies at the International Aerospace Exhibition to produce mobile air-defense vehicles targeting small drones.
- This move comes as the European car industry faces a structural crisis from slowing electric vehicle demand and Chinese competitors, while the defense sector booms following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Mercedes will focus on "vehicle-based drone defense and mission platforms for the protection of people and critical infrastructure," utilizing the G-Class and Sprinter models to bolster security measures.
- Beyond Mercedes, Renault partnered with defense group Turgis Gaillard and Volkswagen signed a letter of intent with Israeli firm Rafael, while Germany's Ministry of Defence launched a platform "bringing established defense companies together with start-ups and companies from the civilian sector."
- Automotive companies possess highly transferable employee skills, a transition echoing World War II when global manufacturers halted civilian production to produce military vehicles, aircraft engines, and ammunition.
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The German automaker Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with the German start-up Tytan Technologies for the development and production of vehicles to combat drones, becoming one of the most new European automakers to target the defence sector, CNBC transmits.
The German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is partnering with the German defense start-up Tytan Technologies. To this end, both companies have a...
The German automotive group Mercedes-Benz sees growth opportunities in its defense activities through the development of special vehicles for use in military purposes and rescue missions. Currently, less than 1 percent of the company's total revenue comes from the sale of such vehicles, but Mercedes aims to increase this.
German car giant Mercedes-Benz will team up with Munich-based defense startup Tytan Technologies to develop a mobile system to intercept drones that threaten airports and other critical infrastructure, the two companies said Thursday.
The German automotive group Mercedes-Benz sees growth opportunities in its defense activities through the development of special vehicles for use in military purposes and rescue missions. Currently, less than 1 percent of the company's total revenue comes from the sale of such vehicles, but Mercedes aims to increase this.
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