When high-profile German startup Stark failed recent tests of its strike drones with the UK and German militaries, word of the mishap rippled through the defence industry.
Strike drone startup Stark’s military test failures could have ‘damaging’ effect on industry
Reaction to the buzzy German strike drone startup’s recent military test failures may be overblown — but could damage wider industry
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