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Joint drone defense center: more coordination, little deterrence

Operators of critical infrastructure are largely powerless legally when it comes to drone overflights. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is responding with a defense center and a special unit. However, it will not be possible to provide protection across the board.

19. December 2025
Alexander Dobrindt, CSU
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) at the opening of the Joint Drone Defense Center on Dec. 17 in Berlin. (picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Soeder)

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Last updated: 19. December 2025