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NATO to Launch Counter-Drone Marketplace for Allies
NATO plans a new marketplace for rapid purchases of counter-drone systems. Mark Rutte noted drones' growing role in warfare and incursions reported by allies. Ukrainian training details illustrate operational timelines.
Jul 7, 9:31 AM·1m read1 source
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NATO will launch a counter-drone marketplace that lets allies purchase new technology at scale and quickly, Business Insider reported. Mark Rutte stated that drones have altered the character of modern warfare. He added that drones have become a decisive factor on the battlefield, pointing to recent conflicts.
Rutte also said allies themselves have seen repeated drone incursions. Ukrainian operators told Business Insider that learning to fly an FPV drone can take up to a month. Once a pilot has that foundation, they said, learning to operate an interceptor can take just a few days.
Business Insider visited the Killhouse Academy in Ukraine, where thousands of soldiers and civilians have been learning the basics of FPV piloting over short courses. The training timeline really depends on the drone.
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