Red alarm level: Drone overfours endanger Germany's security!

more and more, German airspace is violated by drone flights, which leads to an increase in security concerns. In 2024, around 100 incidents were reported to the police stations in Rhineland-Palatinate, in which large drones were used to spy on security-related properties. These activities are primarily regarded as part of Russia's hybrid warfare. There is a particular concern about drones that have been seen near airports and military facilities, especially US bases in Germany.

like the Oldenburger Zeitung were reported in the last year about 30 cases of drone sightings Connection with US locations documented. The German federal authorities face the challenge of developing urgently suitable technologies for early detection and combating these unauthorized drone flights; So far, none of the observed drones could be intercepted or shot down.

Development of the drone warfare

The use of drones has also become more important in an international context, especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the Ukraine War was recognized as a catalyst for the development of drone warfare. Initially, simple commercial camaraders were used, which are now greatly reduced by improved drone defense measures in effectiveness, as