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Germany Bolsters Drone Defense Amid Serious Threat Warnings

Worried about Russia, Germany ramps up drone defense. New plans include expanded powers for police and potential military involvement.

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In this image we can see the army people weapons and bags on the ground. At the top we can see the helicopter. Sky is also visible with some clouds.

Germany Bolsters Drone Defense Amid Serious Threat Warnings

The threat from Russia has been deemed very serious by Dirk Wiese, SPD's parliamentary business manager. Wiese has been pushing Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to swiftly address better drone defense in Germany. Dobrindt has responded by planning to bolster drone defense, with potential involvement of the Bundeswehr under specific circumstances.

Wiese has welcomed the progress made in regulating drone detection and defense. He has called for the Federal Ministry of the Interior to submit a revised Federal Police Act with expanded powers. Although no specific politician has been identified as having prepared a bill for strengthening drone defense in Germany in August 2022, discussions on enhancing drone defense have been prominent, particularly in relation to countering hybrid threats.

Dirk Wiese's concerns about the serious threat situation have led to Alexander Dobrindt's plans to fortify drone defense in Germany. Wiese's demands for a revised Federal Police Act with expanded powers indicate a concerted effort to strengthen Germany's defenses against potential threats.

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