# Germany to open new drone research center

https://mins.news/en/item/24827

- DW, 2026-08-18 07:31 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-updates-new-drone-resarch-center-to-be-opened/live-78407037?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Two weeks after an explosive-laden drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig airport, Germany is opening a drone research center at the German Aerospace Center in Cochstedt. The facility will develop and test security technologies, including defenses against AI-controlled drones. An historic aquarium in Berlin is also set to reopen.

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