German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with German startup Tytan Technologies to develop and produce vehicles designed to combat drones, becoming one of the latest European automakers to move towards the defence sector, News.ro reported. The agreement was signed at the ILA 2026 aerospace show and provides for the development of mobile air-defence platforms capable of intercepting small drones. According to the company, Mercedes-Benz will supply vehicles based on its G-Class