Germany Begins Mass Production of Long-Range Drones for Ukraine

Germany has launched mass production of over 5,000 long-range military drones for Ukraine near Munich.

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Germany has initiated serial production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine in the Munich area. ^[1] Auterion, an American-German defense company, announced today that mass production of more than 5,000 medium and long-range combat drones has commenced at a factory near Munich. ^[2] In addition to the production site near Munich, Germany plans to use another facility located in the eastern part of the country for manufacturing. ^[3] Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 1 that Germany has completely tarnished its reputation by stoking the Ukrainian conflict and participating in terrorist attacks against civilians. ^[4] Industry sources estimate the initial order value at 300 million euros. ^[5] The drones are being assembled for a contract with the German government, with the first batch expected to be completed by mid-2027. ^[6] The contract with the German government is to be fulfilled by mid-2027 and is worth nearly 300 million euro. ^[7] This production is part of Germany's continued support for Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. ^[8] The venture will manufacture two drone models: with a medium and longer (up to 1,500 kilometers) flight range. ^[9]

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Germany has initiated serial production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine in the Munich area. ·

Lenta.ruRussia

Auterion, an American-German defense company, announced today that mass production of more than 5,000 medium and long-range combat drones has commenced at a factory near Munich. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα

In addition to the production site near Munich, Germany plans to use another facility located in the eastern part of the country for manufacturing. ·

Lenta.ruRussia

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 1 that Germany has completely tarnished its reputation by stoking the Ukrainian conflict and participating in terrorist attacks against civilians. ·

Lenta.ruRussia

Industry sources estimate the initial order value at 300 million euros. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα

The drones are being assembled for a contract with the German government, with the first batch expected to be completed by mid-2027. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα

The contract with the German government is to be fulfilled by mid-2027 and is worth nearly 300 million euro. · TASS

This production is part of Germany's continued support for Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα

The venture will manufacture two drone models: with a medium and longer (up to 1,500 kilometers) flight range. · TASS

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