Germany Considers Authorizing the Military to Shoot Down Drones
According to reports from German media such as "Daily News" and Reuters, on September 27 local time, German Interior Minister Dobrindt stated that drones pose a "high threat," and Germany will take measures for self-defense.
On the evening of the 27th local time, some unidentified drones were found in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, and the state government has launched an investigation, suspecting that the drones are related to espionage or sabotage activities.
In recent days, multiple unidentified drones have also appeared at airports in Denmark and Norway, affecting airport operations. The West has used this to hype up the "invasion threat" of Russian drones, while Russia claims that this is the EU's excuse for increasing military spending.
Dobrindt told the media on the 27th: "There is a 'high-level' threat in the drone issue. This threat is generally abstract, but it is very clear in specific cases."
He revealed that the measures Germany plans to take include amending the aviation safety law, allowing the country's armed forces to intervene, and shoot down drones when necessary.
"We are doing this to be prepared so that we can protect critical infrastructure or large gatherings of people from drone threats," said Dobrindt.
Dobrindt said that not only military security is entering a "turning point," but civil defense and public protection are also facing a turning point, so a "clear legal framework" is needed. He plans to stipulate in the aviation safety law that "the Federal Defense Forces can assist the police domestically, especially in drone defense operations."
In addition, Dobrindt also hopes to integrate efforts from all sides, "My goal is to establish a German drone defense capability center, connecting the federal government, states, and the Federal Defense Forces."
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