Rutte, drone capability is not built on stand-by

In NDS Perspektiv, Sebastian Merlöv, CEO and co-founder of the drone company Sweden Dynamics, writes about why rapid technological development is not an argument for delaying drone procurement. Starting from a statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, he argues that the capability of the armed forces and the production capacity of industry must be developed in parallel, through ongoing procurement, training, and technological development.

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