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NATO allies to invest over $40 billion in anti-drone capabilities, Rutte says at NATO summit

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  • NATO allies will invest over $40 billion in anti-drone capabilities over the next five years.
  • The initiative aims to counter the growing threat of drones on battlefields, which have caused heavy casualties.
  • Allies are also committed to joint efforts in acquiring, storing, and managing critical defense materials.

NATO allies are set to significantly boost their defenses against drones, with a commitment to invest more than $40 billion over the next five years. The announcement came from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

NATO allies will invest more than $40 billion in the next five years in their capabilities to defend against drones.

— Mark RutteAnnouncing the new investment at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

This substantial investment reflects the increasing prevalence and impact of drones in modern conflicts. Rutte highlighted that drone threats are now common on battlefields, leading to significant casualties in active war zones. The initiative underscores a strategic shift to counter this evolving threat.

Beyond drone defense, the alliance is also focusing on collaborative efforts to manage critical defense materials. Allies have pledged to work together on the acquisition, storage, and transportation of these vital resources. This coordinated approach aims to ensure a robust and responsive defense supply chain.

NATO allies are committed to working together to acquire, store, transport, and manage stockpiles of critical defense materials.

— Mark RutteSpeaking at a defense industry forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Several nations are participating in this enhanced anti-drone capability initiative, including Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey. The summit also touched upon specific defense procurements, with the CEO of Swedish defense group Saab indicating potential deliveries of GlobalEye aircraft to NATO starting in 2030, pending contract agreements.

Saab will be able to start deliveries of GlobalEye aircraft in 2030 if NATO contracts the company quickly.

— Micael JohanssonCEO of Saab, speaking to reporters at a press conference on the sidelines of the summit.
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