Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack, Bild reports

Germany is planning a broad package of measures to strengthen its defences against drone attacks, cyber intrusions, and other forms of Russian sabotage, following a failed airport drone attack last month, according to a Bild am Sonntag report. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Russia's hybrid attacks have become part of daily reality. The plan includes expanding police mobile drone defence capabilities with rapidly deployable counter-drone units stationed in cities to protect critical transport hubs and government districts. Companies operating critical infrastructure, such as power utilities and defence manufacturers, would gain legal authority to actively fend off drones, and a national "cyberdome" digital sensor network would intercept hacking attempts. The government also intends to expand AI-supported technologies, biometric facial recognition, and video surveillance at railway stations to identify suspected saboteurs. Russia has denied involvement in the airport attack, and the interior ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.