The German armed forces have commissioned Munich startup Tytan Technologies to develop a concept for protecting military sites and critical infrastructure from hostile drones, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (F.A.S.) reports.
Tytan Technologies is a Munich-based defense startup that develops systems to counter drones. Their main focus is on high-speed interceptor drones designed to physically neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles in flight. In the new deal with the Germany Army, the company will first deliver an initial proposal and is expected to present a full concept by mid-2026.
However, the company says its systems has already been tested in Ukraine and has been partially integrated into the country’s air defense system. The company further emphasized that it'll lead a package of partners working with the Bundeswehr’s Innovation Lab in Erding to produce a complete counter-UAV solution.
Tytan is expected to be officially commissioned next week to develop a comprehensive solution for German military sites and critical infrastructure, with the project focusing on NATO’s Class II threats, including long-range kamikaze drones, and Shahed models deployed by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Europe’s Air Defense Gaps Put Pressure on Germany to Act
Germany is pushing to make its defenses stronger by deepening ties between Tytan and the Bundeswehr’s innovation lab in Erding, where the army runs an air base. The move comes as Europe’s largest economy—and the EU as a whole—continues to pressure with the fact that the country lacks a fully independent air defense system.
Recent incidents have highlighted the urgency: Russian jets have strayed into Polish airspace, NATO was forced to shoot down unarmed decoys over Poland, and drone sightings have repeatedly disrupted flights at major airports like Munich, Copenhagen, and Oslo.
These events have reignited debate across the bloc about building a “drone wall” and a stronger air-defense shield to protect Europe’s skies.
In essence, what Germany is doing is that it's rapidly closing the gaps in its domestic air-defense for bases and sensitive sites. However, it's important to note that the reporting does not disclose contract value or whether the work will immediately lead to procurement, and officials have not released further details.
