Eastern border of NATO could see a drone barrier, hints CDU politician; potential gains for related companies suggested
In a recent development, Norbert Röttgen, a prominent German politician and CDU foreign policy expert, has proposed the establishment of a drone shield along the entire NATO eastern border. This proposal comes in response to the ongoing Russian drone activity in Ukraine and the incidents in Poland and Latvia.
Röttgen has suggested that different types of drones would be needed to counteract this threat. These include surveillance drones, defense drones, decoy drones, and attack drones. The proposed drone shield would require a significant number of these drones to ensure effective protection.
The Russian attack on Ukraine has been described as 'practically a pure drone war' at the front by Röttgen. A Gerbera drone, a type of drone resembling the Shahed combat drones used by Russia, was found in Latvia, causing considerable alarm. A tail section of a Russian Gerbera drone was discovered on the Baltic coast near Ventspils, Latvia. Russian drones were also found in Poland's NATO airspace last week.
Röttgen's proposal does not specify which companies would be providing the necessary drones. However, an Israeli company is among the listed companies that could potentially benefit from the acquisition of various drones due to the changing warfare landscape. The specific Israeli company has not been disclosed.
Companies specializing in drone defense technology, such as defense contractors and cybersecurity firms, could also potentially benefit from Röttgen's demand for building drone defense on NATO's eastern flank. The build-up of the drone shield would boost certain stocks, although the CDU politician did not disclose a timeline for the acquisition and deployment of these drones.
The change in the conduct of war due to drone usage will also impact future warfare, according to Röttgen. He has stated that the drone shield is coming, but the details of its implementation are yet to be fully clarified. The proposed drone acquisition and deployment is part of the proposed drone shield along the NATO eastern border, aiming to boost stocks of certain companies that produce or supply drones.
In conclusion, Norbert Röttgen's proposal for a drone shield along the NATO eastern border is a response to the increasing threat posed by drones in modern warfare. While the specifics of the proposal are still under discussion, it is clear that the acquisition and deployment of drones will play a significant role in ensuring the security of NATO's eastern flank in the future.
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