Germany’s Drone Dilemma | Europe News

Germany’s rushing to modernize its air force with next-gen combat drones, aiming for a reusable, jet-powered fleet by 2029—before NATO’s 2035 deadline. But internal divisions are brewing: should they jump on the Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat for speed, even with local assembly, or wait for homegrown European designs through a competitive process? The latter risks delaying deployment but could yield better, more sovereign solutions. With the 2029 target now in doubt, Germany’s defense ministry faces a high-stakes choice between foreign tech and national ambition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca31971ac5402119