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Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

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Lisa Stüve
October 8, 2025Advertisement
Germany is facing a growing threat from unauthorized drones, after sightings near Munich Airport stranded thousands of passengers.
Officials suspect foreign interference, possibly from Russia.
The government is expanding federal police powers to intercept drones using jamming, GPS disruption, and even shootdowns.
But experts warn that defending thousands of critical sites 24/7 is unrealistic, highlighting gaps in Germany's drone defense strategy.