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Germany said Friday it would buy explosive drones for the first time as Berlin boosts investments in its armed forces to counter the threat from Russia.<\/p>\n
The government had signed two contracts to purchase so-called loitering munitions, defence ministry spokesman Mitko Mueller said at a regular press conference.<\/p>\n
Western militaries have looked to the war in Ukraine, where drones have become a defining feature of the conflict, to draw lessons for their own armed forces.<\/p>\n
Both Russia and Ukraine have used drones for reconnaissance and both are also launching attacks with loitering munitions.<\/p>\n
These drones can hover over a battlefield until a target is identified. Equipped with explosive charges, they detonate when they enter into proximity to or impact their target.<\/p>\n
Germany was \u201cdoing a lot\u201d to develop its drone capabilities, Mueller said.<\/p>\n
The ministry had ordered enough drones to \u201cgive them directly to troops for testing\u201d, he said, without naming the suppliers.<\/p>\n
Following initial tests, the army would make decisions over the wider deployment of the drones, which can be guided with the help of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n
Asked whether the drones would operate autonomously, Mueller said for Germany it was \u201cclear that people make the decision about the use of the weapons\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat will not change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Doubts over US security guarantees under President Donald Trump are prompting NATO allies in Europe to plan greater defence spending.<\/p>\n
Germany\u2019s incoming government last month passed changes to the country\u2019s strict spending limits to clear the way for hundreds of billions of euros of new investments in defence and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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