Pistorius announces investments in drones in Schortens

17.06.2026 08:01 HotInfo

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced sweeping Bundeswehr investments in unmanned technologies on Tuesday, June 16, during a visit to troops in the town of Schortens in the district of Friesland. The German military is to put roughly 16 billion euros into this area by the end of the decade. hnonline.sk ↗

According to available information, this is part of a plan called the Drone Action Plan. It is meant to strengthen the Bundeswehr's capabilities in reconnaissance, the deployment of unmanned systems, and defense against drones. Pistorius presented the plan as a strategic and purposeful approach that will allow the military to respond more quickly to a changing security environment. Deutschlandfunk ↗

The plan includes the purchase of a wide range of drones as well as measures that are already being implemented. Emphasis is also being placed on readiness against drone threats, since unmanned systems have become a significant part of modern military conflicts. German media note that the Bundeswehr is simultaneously addressing other areas of modernization and training. Spiegel.de ↗

The announced investments come at a time when the German government is also preparing for the possible involvement of the Bundeswehr in an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Such a step would require a mandate from the Bundestag. As for the drone program, particular attention will be paid to the pace of procurement and how quickly the new technologies translate into real military capabilities. teraz.sk ↗

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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."

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