From politics to armaments-up: Arlt plans drone use!
From politics to armaments-up: Arlt plans drone use!
In an eventful time in which arms issues are disputed worldwide, there are news from the German armaments industry that excite the mind. One of the most aspiring start-ups in this sector, strongly defense, has won a prominent new addition to his management. The former member of the Bundestag and SPD politician Johannes Arlt becomes Senior Vice President of the company, which is developing drones for military purposes. nd currently reports that he is of his political career 2021 to March 2023, with a failed Re -entered in the Bundestag ended, could establish contacts with the company.
Arlt, who previously served as a major in the Bundeswehr command command, has a lot of experience: he has had an impressive military career and is trained in the operation of the Israeli combat drone Heron 1 . Now he is supposed to open up new market drones for strong defense and promote the expansion of the company.
increasing demand for armaments investments
In the context of the Ukraine War, interest in arms investments is growing significantly. merkur Automotive industry is growing. Stark Defense, launched in 2024, is currently working on his combat drone Virtus , which was developed as a so-called "Kamikaze drone" especially for use in the Bundeswehr.
with a range of up to 100 kilometers and the ability to transport a five-kilogram explosive head and detonate at the finish, the Virtus drone represents an inexpensive and precise solution. It could help to improve the defense capabilities of the Bundeswehr that currently does not use any significant combat drones, as well as Zeit determine.
An important factor for the rise of strong defense is the massive increase in production that the company is planning. After all, it built up a 5000 square meter production facility in Munich, which is geared towards mass production. The Bundeswehr itself plans the acquisition of such modern systems to get their equipment up to date.
a large sphere of influence
Johannes Arlt, who - as mentioned - worked in the Bundeswehr and politics for many years, has brought a lot of experience in the leadership of Stark Defense. Through his political connections and military expertise, he has the necessary know-how to integrate the start-up into the armaments landscape of Germany, which is increasingly regarded as a future industry.
With investments that increased to twice in the first quarter of 2024 alone, it becomes clear that interest in German defense starts increases. The discussion about the use of autonomous weapon systems is still in full swing, but the development at Stark Defense shows that the path to a new era of modern warfare has already been followed.
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