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Germany strengthens critical infrastructure security against drones and cyberattacks

critical infrastructure drone defense cyberattacks security threats Germany

Critical infrastructure in Germany, including energy supplies, military facilities, and defense companies, is facing increased threats from both physical sabotage and cyberattacks. In Rheinland-Pfalz, Interior Minister Achim Schwickert reported that since 2024, thirteen crimes targeting infrastructure, the military, the judiciary, and the economy have been recorded, with military sites being the primary targets.

Physical threats include arson, property damage, unauthorized entry, and drone surveillance. Specifically, drone flights and laser pointer interference with aircraft pilots have been noted. To combat these risks, the Federal Ministry of the Interior plans to create a specialized unit of 300 personnel to utilize AI-supported jamming systems and interceptor drones.

At Frankfurt Airport, a Federal Police drone defense system has been active since late 2024. This system has identified approximately 150 illegal drone flights and 50 pilots, most of whom were hobbyists or plane spotters. Authorities are prioritizing drone protection for major airports, data centers, and industrial parks across Germany.

Entities

Achim Schwickert · Federal Ministry of the Interior · Federal Police · Frankfurt Airport · Rheinland-Pfalz

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Federal Ministry of the Interior intends to establish a unit of 300 specialists to improve drone defense. www.faz.net
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Federal Police have operated a drone defense system at Frankfurt Airport since late 2024. www.faz.net
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Thirteen crimes targeting infrastructure, the military, the judiciary, trade, and the economy have been recorded since 2024. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Energy supply, military facilities, and defense companies are facing increased threats from politically motivated activists and state-sponsored actors. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 150 illegal drone flights and 50 pilots have been identified in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt Airport. www.faz.net
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Most recorded crimes targeted military facilities. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de

Sources

Kri­sen­fes­tig­keit von Ver­wal­tung und Unternehmen – Economy [economy.at]
Rechenzentren im Visier: Schutz vor hybriden Angriffen [esut.de]
Kritische Infrastruktur: Drohnenflüge und Cyberattacken - Behörden beraten Firmen [www.volksfreund.de]
Wie sich Flughäfen, Datacenter und Chemieparks gegen Drohnen schützen [www.faz.net]
Kritische Infrastruktur: Drohnenflüge und Cyberattacken - Behörden beraten Firmen [www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de]