The German army will create its first unmanned systems regiment during the coming year. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced this. The new unit is meant to respond to experience from the war in Ukraine and to concentrate the Bundeswehr's capabilities in the field of reconnaissance and defense against enemy drones. teraz.sk ↗
At the start, the regiment is to have approximately 300 soldiers. Later, its number may increase to 600 members. Its tasks will also include developing capabilities in the field of electronic warfare, which includes acting against the communication and control systems of unmanned vehicles. Deutschlandfunk ↗
Pistorius stated that experience from the Ukrainian battlefield has shown the growing importance of drones in modern armed conflicts. Unmanned systems are used for reconnaissance, target tracking, and direct attacks. Germany therefore plans to create a dedicated organizational structure that will bring these capacities together. Tagesschau ↗
The creation of the regiment is part of the Bundeswehr's broader response to changes in the nature of ground operations. The defense minister also emphasized the importance of drones for achieving success in ground combat. The specific location of the new unit and details about its equipment have not yet been disclosed. HVG ↗
In the coming period, the Bundeswehr will have to ensure the unit's staffing, technical equipment, and training. The regiment's full capacity is to be reached gradually.
German Army to Create Its First Drone Systems Regiment
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Boris Pistorius
nemecký minister obrany
30.06.2026
„By adding another highly capable headquarters to NATO’s eastern flank, we improve our readiness, enhance our command-and-control structures and reinforce our ability to deter any potential adversary."
Pri odovzdaní velenia 1. nemecko-holandského zboru v estónskej Valge.
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Reaktion auf Ukraine-Krieg - Bundeswehr baut eigenes Drohnenregiment auf
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