German Minister Expects ‘Arms Race’ In Drone Defence
UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – August 20, 2026
FULDATAL, Germany (Sumaira FH): Building up drone-defence capabilities will be a permanent task for Germany in the coming years, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
Speaking during a visit to the Federal Police’s aviation unit in the central town of Fuldatal, Dobrindt predicted an "arms race" between the force’s own drone-defence systems and opponents trying to overcome them.
Currently, the federal police’s new drone-defence unit, commissioned in December, has 70 personnel. This number is expected to grow to 300 officers by year’s end.
The expansion follows a serious drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport earlier this month. A drone fitted with explosives and a detonation mechanism was discovered on August 4 within the airport’s security zone. The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office described it as a "serious attack" on Germany’s transport and logistics infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
- German minister predicts an "arms race" in drone defence.
- Drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport prompts expansion of drone defence unit.
- Unit currently has 70 personnel, aiming for 300 by year’s end.
