Category: Defense

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EU Accelerates Anti-Drone Defense System by 2027 Amid Russian Aggression Concerns

The European Union is fast-tracking development of an anti-drone defense system to counter potential Russian aggression, with deployment targeted for 2027. This comes as US President Donald Trump engages in diplomatic talks with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders while European officials warn that security threats will persist beyond the Ukraine conflict.

EU Accelerates Defense Timeline Amid Security Concerns

The European Union has established an ambitious 2027 target for deploying a comprehensive anti-drone defense system, according to reports from Brussels. This accelerated timeline comes as several EU nations have faced airspace incursions attributed to Russia, with security analysts suggesting the bloc is responding to growing concerns about continued Russian aggression even after the Ukraine conflict concludes.

by Aaron Blake
DefenseManufacturing

Europe Urged to Overhaul Military Drone Procurement Amid Rapid Warfare Evolution

Europe faces urgent calls to transform military procurement systems to match the accelerating pace of drone warfare innovation. The new CEO of German attack drone maker Stark emphasizes that outdated purchasing models threaten regional security as the conflict in Ukraine demonstrates rapid technological evolution.

European Military Procurement Systems Need Drone Warfare Overhaul

Europe must fundamentally rethink military procurement to keep pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of drone warfare, according to reports from German attack drone manufacturer Stark’s newly appointed chief executive. Uwe Horstmann, who will be announced Thursday as the 15-month-old company’s first CEO, endorsed calls from Western military officials to update longstanding purchasing models that have failed to match innovation speeds since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

by Gabriel Novak