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MBDA Deutschland developing OWE 500+ strike drone for mass production

Bottom line

MBDA Deutschland is likely developing the OWE 500+ strike drone, a 500km range, 50kg payload system aimed at producing over 100 units per day, with partners including Diehl and Helsing.

Why it matters

The OWE 500+ could significantly enhance German and NATO drone capabilities, providing a scalable, cost-effective strike option for high-intensity conflicts. Its development underscores the EU's push for strategic autonomy in drone manufacturing.

Reports indicate that MBDA Deutschland is developing the OWE 500+ strike drone, a system designed for high-volume production with a target rate of over 100 units per day. The drone features a 500km range, a 50kg warhead, and an estimated unit cost of €100,000. The project involves key German defense partners including Diehl, Helsing, and Destinus, signaling a concerted effort to boost European drone production capacity and reduce reliance on non-European supply chains.

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  • Telegram channel:Історія_Зброї (Istoria Zbroi)source Corigin t.me
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    🇩🇪 MBDA Deutschland представила ймовірний німецький варіант ударного дрона OWE 500+ Німецьке видання Hartpunkt повідомило про появу зображень нового безпілотника, який, імовірно, є німецькою версією OWE 500+. Розробку пов'язують із компанією MBDA Deutschland. За попередніми оцінк

NamedOWE 500+MBDA DeutschlandDiehl DefenceHelsingDestinusTopicsdronesgermanymanufacturing

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Robot War (2026). MBDA Deutschland developing OWE 500+ strike drone for mass production. Hetzner OSINT, 2 November 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-02--mbda-deutschland-developing-owe-500-strike-drone-for-mass-production/

@misc{robotwar-2026-11-02--mbda-deutschland-developing-owe-500-strike-drone-for-mass-production,
  title = {MBDA Deutschland developing OWE 500+ strike drone for mass production},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-02--mbda-deutschland-developing-owe-500-strike-drone-for-mass-production/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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