Germany plans to invest billions in drone defence

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2026-06-16

Emden, Germany (dpa) - During a visit to troops in northern Germany, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans to invest significantly in the drone defence capabilities of the armed forces, or Bundeswehr. "We are launching a drone action plan in the coming days," Pistorius said on Tuesday in the Friesland district of Lower Saxony. The action plan comprises a wide range of measures that are now being implemented. "And that means we intend......

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