US EditionGermany to take steps to defend itself against 'high' threat from drones
Germany will allow its armed forces to shoot down drones posing serious threats to human life or critical infrastructure amid rising espionage-linked drone swarm sightings, Interior Minister said.
- Germany is considering allowing its military to shoot down drones amid rising tensions with Russia, according to reports.
- The military could intervene if a drone poses a serious danger and other measures would not be enough.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated plans to reform air security laws, enabling military support for drone defense.
- Suspicious drone sightings have increased, including over airports in Denmark and Norway, as confirmed by Interior Minister Sabine Suetterlin-Waack.
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A new law is to make the Bundeswehr able to defend against drones. However, Germany is not ready for a real drone war.
The sighting of drones in several European countries has triggered a discussion about the defense and firing of such missiles. We explain what is already possible with the defense and what the legal situation in Germany looks like.
BBC World Service - Newshour, Germany warns it may use military force to protect itself against drones
Germany says it's considering the use of military force to protect its territory against drone incursions. Earlier, police in Denmark said several unidentified drones had been spotted flying close to military bases, including Denmark's biggest military site, the Karup Air Base. Also in the programme: The International Paralympic Committee has voted to lift bans imposed on Russia and Belarus over Moscow's aggression in Ukraine; UN sanctions again…
He has to review an air safety law. "It's about being prepared to protect critical infrastructure or large concentrations of people," says Interior Minister Leer.
"We will present the law this autumn," said the minister, who has also announced the purpose of creating a drone competition centre in Germany where the applications of this technology are investigated.
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