German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt believes the risk of potential drone attacks targeting the Bundestag and other constitutional institutions has increased.
In a letter to Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, Dobrindt called for a permanent counter-drone capability to protect key state institutions.
The warning comes amid growing concern over drone-related incidents across Europe. In recent months, drones entering the airspace of NATO member states have repeatedly tested the alliance’s security response.
Germany is therefore stepping up its efforts to counter the growing threat posed by drones.
Recent changes to the Aviation Security Act have expanded the powers of both the Federal Police and the Bundeswehr. Under the new rules, the armed forces can support state police in responding to drone threats and, as a last resort, use force if a danger cannot be neutralised by other means.
At the same time, authorities are looking to strengthen detection capabilities. In Berlin, officials are discussing a city-wide drone monitoring and defence system. According to Bild, plans envisage a network of 62 radio sensors capable of detecting drones at an early stage.
How potentially hostile drones would be neutralised remains under discussion. Options include shooting them down or deploying interceptor drones designed to disable airborne targets using nets.