Germany news: Drone incidents prompt security research boost
Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones after a number of security incidents. The CEO of arms giant Rheinmetall says he is not "chickening out" despite alleged plots against him. DW has more.
Germany is ramping up its research efforts to combat the increasing threat from drones, following several recent incidents that have raised security concerns. The Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, announced the establishment of a new drone security research facility at a German Aerospace Center test airport in Saxony-Anhalt, set to begin on August 18.
This facility aims to develop and test technologies to protect against foreign-controlled UAVs, as the arms race in drone technology intensifies. The move comes in response to a series of drone-related security incidents over the past week, prompting the German government to take action.
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