Matthias Monroy

Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: Armed drones

  • British NGO: 26 countries have armed drones

    British NGO: 26 countries have armed drones

    Every year, Drone Wars UK counts the number of countries that have medium-altitude, long-endurance armed drones. Some of them, however, do not use them at all. Another six governments are planning to procure them, including Germany and Poland. At least 26 states have so far procured armed drones or are manufacturing them themselves. Eleven of […]

  • German Countdown for armed drones

    German Countdown for armed drones

    The majority of the population in Germany is against the acquisition of armed drones; nevertheless a contract to procure them may soon be signed. The Social Democratic Party can still prevent the deal. Before June 15th, the German Ministry of Defense plans to sign a contract to lease seven weaponizable drones. The deadline for concluding […]