US EditionGermany to allow police to shoot down drones
The new law allows German federal police to use jamming and shooting to counter drones, with 172 air traffic disruptions reported this year, up from 129 last year.
- The German government has approved draft legislation allowing police to intercept and neutralize drones.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that authorities will gain new powers against unauthorized drones.
- Federal police will protect key locations like airports and train stations from unauthorized drones.
- A joint drone defense center will be established to support local police with advanced technology.
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After drone sightings in Germany, the Federal Government wants to protect the country better. What new powers should the police receive? What is also planned? The most important points from the draft police law.
German police will have more powers to take down drones. With a legislative amendment, the German government aims to improve drone defense. Deterring drones is currently often complicated. In recent months, more and more drones have been spotted over Germany. The government assumes that in many cases they were sent by Russia. They are believed to have spied on critical infrastructure, military sites, and transport routes, among other things. Res…
Berlin strengthens its security against the increasing threats of drones, perceived as espionage and intimidation, with new legislative measures and a dedicated defence centre
Germany strengthens police powers to tackle drones and protect its airspace
Following a series of incidents involving drones, the German Federal Police will soon have the authority to shoot them down, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced at the presentation of a draft law.
According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Russia is behind most of the drone flights.
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