German Army to Start Training With New Attack Drones Next Month
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Germany training with Helsing and Stark Defence attack drones is another data point that autonomous and semi-autonomous systems are moving from R&D to doctrine. Defense and dual-use vendors should expect faster procurement cycles but also tighter scrutiny on autonomy levels, data links, and export controls.
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