Is Europe prepared for a drone war with Russia?
In this interview, the Kyiv Independent’s Jimmy Rushton speaks with Sven Kruk, a former German army officer and the CEO of European drone manufacturer Quantum Systems, about Ukraine’s changing air defense needs and what Europe is learning from the battlefield.
As Russia intensifies its use of jet-powered Shahed drones against Ukraine, European defense firms are scrambling to create new interception systems capable of countering the drones on a large scale. However, the question remains: can Europe keep pace with Russia's rapidly evolving drone technology?
In an interview with the Kyiv Independent's Jimmy Rushton, Sven Kruk, the CEO of European drone manufacturer Quantum Systems and a former German army officer, sheds light on Ukraine's changing air defense requirements and Europe's lessons learned from the battlefield.
Kruk delves into the challenges posed by jet-powered Shaheds, the development of drone interceptors, the scaling of production, and the crucial role of artificial intelligence and software. He emphasizes the need for Europe to strike a balance between low-cost, mass-produced systems and more advanced weaponry.
Furthermore, Kruk highlights the importance of military adaptation in this new era of warfare. While European militaries have gleaned valuable insights from the Ukraine conflict, he argues that there is still a pressing need to overhaul the development, procurement, and deployment of military technology. He stresses the significance of having individuals directly involved in Ukraine to fine-tune systems based on real-world battlefield conditions.
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