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Germany’s 1st large-scale drone purchase on hold amid tech tycoon Peter Thiel controversy
Peter Thiel’s ties to Stark Defense, vendor for kamikaze drone purchase, prompt defense minister Boris Pistorius to demand urgent transparency before $3.5B contract is signed - Anadolu Ajansı
After fierce criticism, the Ministry of Defense asked Stark Defence, the drone manufacturer, about the role of investor Peter Thiel. Now, the Bundeswehr considers the allegations to be defuse – and the Bundestag is to approve the billions business in the coming week.
Green politicians fear that Thiel's investment could influence the country's security. Industry experts, on the other hand, welcome the commitment. And criticise the fact that Germany itself invests too little.
The Ministry of Defense plans to purchase so-called kamikazedrons from Stark. The controversial US investor Thiel holds less than ten percent of the company.
Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius wants to acquire so-called kamikazedrones at Eiltempo. Although one of the two manufacturers also has US investor and Trump follower Peter Thiel shares.
The Ministry of Defense is planning one of the largest fighting drone deals in the history of the Bundeswehr – but a controversial US investor casts a long shadow on the billionaire project.
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