Bavaria approves police drone takedowns

Bavaria's government approved a law granting police power to detect, pursue and, if necessary, shoot down unauthorized drones after disruptions at Munich Airport.

Le Monde

Following the Russian drone incursion over Polish skies, an unprecedented disinformation attack

The provocation on September 10 triggered a wave of social media messages in Poland from Russian and Belarusian accounts, partly attributing responsibility for the incident to Ukraine or NATO.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Defense in Germany: Why can't the Bundeswehr shoot down drones?

So far soldiers are not allowed to pursue drone operators, even if they are only a few meters from the base fence. Where the defense has fallen short so far and what the coalition plans to change — the key answers.

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Handelsblatt

Aviation safety: Bavarian police to gain greater powers in counter-drone measures

Drones have repeatedly been spotted at European airports, including in Munich. Now the Bavarian state government has approved a bill that would empower police to locate, pursue, and counter drones, up to shooting them down.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

Internal security: Bavaria to get a drone police force

Following disruptions at Munich Airport, Bavaria plans a new special unit for drone defense. If necessary, unauthorized aircraft could also be shot down. However, important questions remain unanswered.

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