Germany plans anti-drone shield after Leipzig attack: report
Several German cities will receive rapidly deployable units capable of defending against drone strikes on critical infrastructure, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported.
Germany is developing a protective shield to safeguard against drone attacks, following a failed incident at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that Russia is responsible for hybrid attacks, which will likely increase. The government plans to bolster the federal police's mobile drone-defense units, including vehicles and helicopters that can be rapidly deployed to protect major cities such as Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin.
The shield will not only intercept drones but also neutralize drone bombs and other explosive devices. A new law would allow critical infrastructure operators to detect and defend against drone sabotage. Additionally, a national protective cyber shield will be established to detect and intercept hacking attacks, leveraging AI, biometric facial recognition, and video surveillance at transport hubs.
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) recorded over a thousand suspicious drone flights last year, primarily targeting military sites, airports, ports, and defense firms.
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