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Germany and Israel Plan Joint 'Cyber Dome' Shield for Critical Infrastructure

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt toured Israeli defense installations during a solidarity visit to launch intergovernmental talks on a five-point security partnership.

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Overview

  • During his solidarity visit on June 29–30, Dobrindt met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and assessed Israel’s cyber defense and warning systems.
  • He publicly announced plans to create a joint cyber defense center dubbed 'Cyber Dome', drawing on Israel’s Iron Dome-inspired expertise to safeguard Germany’s critical infrastructure.
  • Berlin and Jerusalem will extend their collaboration across five security areas: cyber defense, drone interception, civilian population protection, public warning systems, and intelligence sharing.
  • Formal intergovernmental talks are now underway to detail operational structures and resource commitments for the Cyber Dome concept.
  • No binding agreements have been signed yet, with both governments emphasizing that planning and technical consultations remain in progress.