Mercedes-Benz
announced a partnership with German startup Tytan Technologies to produce anti-drone vehicles on Wednesday, becoming the latest automaker to join forces with the defense industry.
The German carmaker signed a memorandum of understanding at ILA 2026, the International Aerospace Exhibition, under which it will produce vehicles for a mobile air-defense system to target small drones.
Mercedes will focus on “vehicle-based drone defense and mission platforms for the protection of people and critical infrastructure,” based on the G-Class and Sprinter models, according to a company statement.
It makes the Stuttgart-based firm the latest European carmaker to turn to the defense industry, as the auto industry struggles.
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/mercedes-benz-anti-drone-vehicles.html