Tag: Drones
-
German combat drones take off on time: Despite Gaza war no change to schedule for first delivery
The first Heron TP is due to take off for test flights in Schleswig-Holstein in mid-May. However, the training of Bundeswehr pilots in Israel remains suspended. The first weapons-capable drone from Israel is due to complete its first test flights…
-
Unmanned arms race: Russia and Ukraine battle each other in an unprecedented drone war
Never before have armed drones played such a major role as in the war in Ukraine. Innovations on both sides are often adopted by the opponent. A new nightmare is now looming from the West. With the Russian attack on…
-
“Eurodrone” in turbulence: German Ministry of Defence irritates with huge cost increase
An important milestone in the development of the “Eurodrone” cannot be reached. When the aircraft is delivered in 2030, it will be fallen out of time. The German and French companies involved in the development of the “Eurodrone” have failed…
-
Elite unit open to women: German military introduces new recruitment test for special forces
Instead of muscles, the Bundeswehr wants to look more at the brain when recruiting special forces. Applicants can score points with drone experience. Following a judgement by the European Court of Justice, the German Armed Forces opened up all military…