Germany expands drone defense capabilities for critical infrastructure
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German Interior Ministry and Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)
Germany
August-September 2026
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Germany is deploying mobile drone-defense units to protect critical infrastructure, including airports and transport hubs. The move follows a series of suspicious drone incidents and sabotage attempts, including a fire at Leipzig airport linked to a suspected Russian incendiary parcel. The government plans to integrate AI, biometric facial recognition, and enhanced video surveillance to counter hybrid threats.
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