SocietyHow Germany's drone defense fails

An explosive-laden drone reached Leipzig/Halle airport and apparently went unnoticed for hours, exposing major gaps in Germany’s counter-drone defenses. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called it a possible “hybrid attack scenario” by foreign powers, while experts and opposition politicians urged clearer responsibilities and stronger monitoring and interception systems.

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