In Germany, drone activity detected in different areas, notably Munich Airport, over the past 48 hours has triggered a security alert. Following these developments, the National Security Council, established last month, will address drone threats and the measures to be taken in its first meeting.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced that a joint drone defense centre will be established within the Federal Police. Dobrindt stated, “We will enhance cooperation between the federal police, customs, and state authorities and improve analytical capabilities. For this reason, we are setting up a joint defense centre.”
The minister noted that under the new air security law, the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will have official authority to intervene against drones, adding, “Bundeswehr assistance may be required in combating drones flying at very high altitudes. Therefore, the legal framework must be adapted accordingly.”
Army Support at Munich Airport
The Bundeswehr was deployed to provide security at Munich Airport on the evenings of 2 and 3 October, where drones were detected. It was announced that the German military is supporting state security units and the federal police.
“Could Be Part of Provocations”
Dobrindt emphasized that drone threats could be used for espionage and sabotage, and that this is a concern not only for Germany but for all of Europe:
“Not every drone detection automatically constitutes a threat. However, being controlled by foreign powers could be part of a deliberate provocation. What is important for us is to detect drones, defend the airspace, capture them, and neutralize them if necessary.”
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