Recent invasions and overflows of unknown drones In the air space of European states, such as over military facilities and airports, it has caused significant problems and particular concern in Western governments, with Germany take preventive measures.
Initially, Germany announced earlier this week that it would boost air defense systems, especially for the hauling drones at a time in which Russia increases its aggression and provocation against NATO European countries.
However, Berlin appears to be proceeding to more initiatives as such as reports a Bild report, republished by euraktiv.comthe German government is seriously considering allowing its armed forces (Bundeswehr) to dispel hostile drones under certain circumstances.
In particular, The German Army should take action In case one drone is serious risk for the human life or for critical infrastructure And there is no alternative. Then, the decision -making responsibility will be transferred to the Ministry of Defense. At the moment, this jurisdiction belongs to the police.
Germany, one of Ukraine’s main supporters, has said that incidents have increased with suspected unmanned aircraft, with the most recent example of the flight of an unknown drone origin in Schleswig – Holstein near border with Denmark, As the Minister of the Interior Sabine Suterlin-Back was confirmed yesterday (26.09.2025).
Similar incidents in recent days have forced the temporary airport closure in Denmark and Norwaywhile drones were found today (27.09.2025) Above the largest military base of Denmark.
In contact with the French Agency, the Ministry of the Interior did not confirm the plan, but in an interview with the Rheinische Post newspaper, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrid. wishes to review air transport lawsso German military forces are able to help the police “Especially in defense against drones».
“We are not only at a turning point in terms of military security, but also political defense and civil protection as a whole,” he said.
When asked by the Tagesschau news channel, a representative of the interior ministry said that Consultations are currently being carried out On the reform of the federal law on the police and the amendment of the Air Force Law, however, he refused to comment on the details.