Germany to form its first drone regiment next year

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that the German armed forces intend to set up their first unmanned aerial vehicle regiment next year.

The move marks a new step for Germany's military structure, which has not previously had a dedicated unit specializing in drone operations. The minister's announcement suggests that Germany's defense sector continues to adapt to modern warfare technologies, in which unmanned aerial vehicles play an increasingly important role.

No detailed information was provided about the planned structure of the regiment, its personnel numbers, or the specific types of drones it would use. It also remains unclear which branch of the German armed forces the new unit will be placed under.

The announcement about forming the regiment was made public, with emphasis placed on it being a step toward strengthening Germany's military capabilities in the field of unmanned technology.