Overview

• Germany’s top general, Carsten Breuer, says he intends to rapidly field new systems that include drone-on-drone capabilities.
• Breuer said loitering munitions are under evaluation, with the first live firing planned by the end of the year.
• The BDLI called the plan an important signal and urged politics, the Bundeswehr and industry to pool resources, saying the sector has the capability to deliver.
• BDLI chief Marie-Christine von Hahn said NATO airspace is being violated almost daily by Russian fighter jets or drones.
• Reports state the new drone weapons are intended to strengthen the Bundeswehr for both defense and attack.