German arms maker Rheinmetall and telecommunications operator Deutsche Telekom plan to jointly develop a “defense shield” to protect against drones and sabotage, the companies said Monday.
Germany and other European countries have faced a surge in acts of suspected sabotage and incursions by unidentified drones in recent years, with Russia believed to be behind many of the incidents.
“The current geopolitical situation has placed the protection of critical infrastructure… in sharp focus,” with a steady increase in “threats from sabotage and drone activity,” Rheinmetall said in a statement.
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