Germany to Supply AI-Controlled Drones to Ukraine
Berlin plans to dispatch 4,000 AI-controlled kamikaze drones to Kiev, starting in December. Read the full article at RT.com.
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Germany is preparing to supply Ukraine with 4,000 AI-controlled kamikaze drones, known as ‘mini-Taurus’, as announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. These drones, named in reference to Berlin's long-range cruise missiles, are said to be resistant to jamming and other disabling tactics.
During an event in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, Pistorius remarked that the drones have the capability to “put the enemy’s electronic drone defense out of action” and can “fly around it,” as reported by Die Welt. They are designed to operate at ranges of 30 to 40 kilometers, targeting command posts, logistical hubs, and various other objectives. Pistorius emphasized that this technology represents “an important additional asset” for Ukraine’s military capabilities.
According to a report from Bild, the software company Helsing signed a contract with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in September for the delivery of HX-2 Karma drones, with funding support from the German federal government.
Previously, in June, Pistorius confirmed plans to dispatch thousands of combat drones to Ukraine, though specific details were not revealed at that time.
The HX-2 Karma drone, which has been dubbed ‘mini-Taurus,’ boasts a range that reportedly extends up to four times that of conventional kamikaze drones currently deployed by Ukraine’s military. Its design allows for automated targeting even if the radio connection is lost, leading to a much higher hit rate compared to traditional manually-operated drones, Bild noted.
Starting in December, deliveries of hundreds of units are expected each month, according to the report.
Ukraine has persistently sought Germany’s Taurus air-launched, long-range cruise missiles. However, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has consistently denied these requests, facing opposition from some members of the now-collapsed ruling coalition and senior figures in opposition.
Scholz has defended his position by stating that providing Taurus missiles would entangle Germany as a direct participant in the conflict.
When asked on Monday whether the chancellor would reconsider this stance in light of US reports permitting Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes into Russian territory, Pistorius indicated that such developments “don’t change our assessment at the moment.” He noted that the long-range missiles would “not be a game changer” for Ukraine on the battlefield.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
During an event in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, Pistorius remarked that the drones have the capability to “put the enemy’s electronic drone defense out of action” and can “fly around it,” as reported by Die Welt. They are designed to operate at ranges of 30 to 40 kilometers, targeting command posts, logistical hubs, and various other objectives. Pistorius emphasized that this technology represents “an important additional asset” for Ukraine’s military capabilities.
According to a report from Bild, the software company Helsing signed a contract with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in September for the delivery of HX-2 Karma drones, with funding support from the German federal government.
Previously, in June, Pistorius confirmed plans to dispatch thousands of combat drones to Ukraine, though specific details were not revealed at that time.
The HX-2 Karma drone, which has been dubbed ‘mini-Taurus,’ boasts a range that reportedly extends up to four times that of conventional kamikaze drones currently deployed by Ukraine’s military. Its design allows for automated targeting even if the radio connection is lost, leading to a much higher hit rate compared to traditional manually-operated drones, Bild noted.
Starting in December, deliveries of hundreds of units are expected each month, according to the report.
Ukraine has persistently sought Germany’s Taurus air-launched, long-range cruise missiles. However, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has consistently denied these requests, facing opposition from some members of the now-collapsed ruling coalition and senior figures in opposition.
Scholz has defended his position by stating that providing Taurus missiles would entangle Germany as a direct participant in the conflict.
When asked on Monday whether the chancellor would reconsider this stance in light of US reports permitting Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes into Russian territory, Pistorius indicated that such developments “don’t change our assessment at the moment.” He noted that the long-range missiles would “not be a game changer” for Ukraine on the battlefield.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
