Germany will start producing the Merops drone‑interceptor, a system that has proven itself in Ukraine and Iran. The contract partners Perennial Autonomy, backed by Eric Schmidt, with Munich‑based Twentyfour Industries.

Perennial reports that the Merops has destroyed more than 4,000 Russian drones in Ukraine. The move signals Europe’s push to harness Ukrainian‑derived defense tech and reduce dependence on U.S. suppliers.

Manufacturing locally could lower costs, boost supply chain resilience, and create high‑tech jobs in Germany. For investors, the deal opens a new market for drone‑countermeasure equipment amid escalating regional tensions.

The partnership positions Munich’s defense sector at the forefront of drone‑interception technology, potentially reshaping European air‑defense procurement strategies.