Overview
- Generalinspekteur Carsten Breuer says shooting down intruding drones should be avoided because falling debris could cause collateral damage, especially near cities.
- He says the military has expanded tools to divert, take over or net-capture drones in recent months to neutralize threats without harm on the ground.
- Breuer cites rising hybrid activity including cyberattacks, sabotage and airspace violations, noting recent drone disruptions at airports in Bremen and Berlin.
- He calls for medical and fitness screenings of entire male age cohorts rather than a lottery, stressing voluntary service first and targeted recruitment of highly qualified specialists if needed.
- The Bundeswehr reiterates that interior ministries are responsible for domestic security and may request support, as the force seeks to close a gap of roughly 180,000 active troops versus a stated need of 260,000 plus 200,000 reservists.