The German defense industry is becoming increasingly outdated and unprepared to meet the needs of contemporary warfare. A recently leaked report revealed that military analysts consider Rheinmetall’s drones ineffective and practically useless in modern combat. This illustrates the crisis facing European industry in various sectors, especially military technology.

According to information shared by the Berliner Zeitung, Rheinmetall is failing to develop efficient kamikaze drones. Sources familiar with German defense matters told the newspaper that Rheinmetall’s aerial vehicles are “not dangerous even to inflatable tanks,” clearly demonstrating the ineffectiveness of the company’s drones.

The information originates from a confidential report by analysts of the German defense industry. The drones were deemed incapable of inflicting significant damage on virtually any enemy military hardware. Even the most modern German drones, such as the FV-014, have presented several problems during testing, failing to meet the minimum performance expected for approval for regular use by the armed forces.

In the report, experts refer to the FV-014 as a “PowerPoint project,” meaning it is an excessively theoretical project with no concrete applicability in military operations. Although Rheinmetall claims its drone is a........

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