German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say

In Ukraine, deadly kamikazedrons are part of everyday war. The Bundeswehr now wants to test German models and then order larger quantities. The military are pushing at the pace.

Change of course in the Federal Ministry of Defence: The Bundeswehr is supposed to catch up with other armies on the subject of fighting drones. Vertäge with several manufactures is about to be signed.

Germany To Equip Military With Exploding Drones For First Time

Both Russia and Ukraine have fielded such single-use drones, which cruise towards their target before plummeting at velocity and detonating on impact. The post Germany To Equip Military With Exploding Drones For First Time appeared first on StratNews Global.

Mediafax Both Russia and Ukraine have resorted to such disposable drones, which head towards their target before plunging at speed and detonating on impact. The purchase of armed drones has sparked controversy in Germany, with some politicians associating them with extrajudicial executions targeted by US forces in Afghanistan. Last month, the German parliament approved plans for an increase in defense spending worth hundreds of billions of euros…

Explosive drones shape the Ukraine war. Now the Bundeswehr is to be upgraded with Kamikaze drones and better set up in the area.

German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say

BERLIN (Reuters): The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones, for the first time, two defense ministry sources said on Thursday, as Berlin tries to catch up with a technology that has shown its destructive power in Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have fielded such single-use drones, which cruise toward their target before plummeting at velocity and detonating on impact. But the procurement of armed drones ha…