Drones Over German Airbase Spark Spying Concerns
Unidentified drones repeatedly breached the Schwesing military base in January, prompting investigations into potential espionage targeting Patriot systems and Ukrainian soldier training.
- Six incidents of professional-grade drones were reported over the Schwesing airbase in northern Germany between January 9 and 29, 2025.
- The drones evaded Bundeswehr countermeasures, including jammers and other anti-drone systems, raising concerns about their advanced capabilities.
- The Schwesing base houses a training center for Patriot missile systems, including programs for Ukrainian soldiers, increasing the site's strategic sensitivity.
- While suspicion has fallen on Russia, particularly due to its interest in the Ukraine conflict, no concrete evidence has been found to confirm the source of the drones.
- German authorities, including the Landeskriminalamt (LKA) and military intelligence, have launched investigations but have yet to identify the operators or origins of the drones.
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