BERLIN, May 18 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- German automakers Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck, together with German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems, are developing mobile drone swarm control hubs based on their vehicles, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported, citing the Bild newspaper.
It is specified that Mercedes-Benz's G-Class Wolf military SUVs, as well as Daimler Truck's heavy-duty platforms, are planned to be adapted into mobile drone control hubs.
According to the publication, the companies are counting on large defence contracts.
At the same time, representatives of the automaker assure that they have no intention of switching to the production of tanks, weapons, or ammunition, saying that they are just providing their high-tech wheeled platforms.
Mercedes-Benz Chairman Ola Kaellenius previously said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that the company might expand its activities and enter the defence industry.
-- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI
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