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Germany is set to order attack drones worth €536 million ($638 million) from startups Helsing and Stark Defense as part of a rearmament initiative following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The contracts include drones designed to hover over potential strike areas before targeting.

This procurement is part of a larger framework agreement totaling €4.3 billion, which is anticipated to be approved by the budget committee of the Bundestag. The drones will support the 45th Tank Brigade of Germany stationed in Lithuania, with the initial group expected to be delivered by early 2027.