German Air Force Scrambles Jets for Suspected Drone, Identifies Weather Balloon

Two Eurofighters were deployed after a Dutch military warning, later confirming the object as a British weather balloon displaced by strong winds.

The German Air Force initiated an 'Alpha scramble' after the Dutch military reported a suspected drone approaching German airspace on Wednesday morning.
Two Eurofighters from Laage Air Base in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern were dispatched to investigate the unidentified flying object.
The object was quickly identified as a weather balloon, likely originating from the UK, which had been carried by strong winds into the area.
The incident highlights heightened vigilance in response to recent drone sightings over sensitive sites, including the US military base in Ramstein and industrial facilities in Germany.
Authorities remain concerned about the potential use of drones for surveillance or other security threats, particularly over critical infrastructure and military installations.