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Published on: 10. September 2025

Danger from drones: Why the Bundeswehr should take over police duties

Luftbild der Marinefunksendestelle und des Längstwellensenders der Deutschen Marine am Samstag in Rhauderfehn.
Archive image: Naval radio station in Rhauderfehn. The facility is said to have been spied on with drones in April. (picture alliance / dpa | Friso Gentsch)
In the future, the Bundeswehr is to be able to establish the identities of suspicious persons outside of military areas – and thus take on police duties. The so-called Article Act provides for new powers for the troops.

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Last updated: 10. September 2025
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