# Germany plans anti-drone shield after Leipzig attack: report

https://mins.news/en/item/47232

- DW, 2026-09-06 10:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-plans-anti-drone-shield-after-leipzig-attack-report/a-79052604?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany plans a comprehensive shield against drone attacks on critical infrastructure after an attempted assault on Leipzig-Halle Airport, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said. The government wants to expand mobile federal police units able to deploy vehicles and helicopters to cities including Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, while also strengthening protections against cyberattacks.

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