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Bremen could become a stronghold of drone defense – Dobrindt is planning!
On October 7th, 2025, Bremen plans to set up a drone defense center under the direction of Interior Minister Dobrindt to improve security measures.
Bremen could become a stronghold of drone defense – Dobrindt is planning!
Sometimes it's amazing how quickly new technologies can impact our lives. The use of drones in particular has increased rapidly in recent years and has now become an integral part of our everyday lives. But this development also comes with risks that the federal government is now aware of. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is planning to set up one Drone defense center in Germany in order to better meet the challenges posed by uncooperative drones.
The goal of this center is clear: to pool the competencies of the federal government, states and the Bundeswehr in order to ensure more effective drone defense. Currently, responsibility lies primarily with the state police, while the federal police are responsible for train stations and airports. The Bundeswehr is only allowed to take action against drones in exceptional cases, which Dobrindt would like to change. His plans also include changes to the Aviation Security Act, which will allow the Bundeswehr to shoot down drones in German airspace.
Bremen in conversation
The Bremen SPD in particular has great interest in implementing this project and is committed to bringing the drone defense center to Bremen. Mustafa Güngör, chairman of the Bremen SPD parliamentary group, supports Dobrindt's initiative and emphasizes that Bremen has the necessary know-how in drone defense. Experts from the region, such as Harald Rossol from b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH and Martin Nägele from Opto Precision confirm this expertise and emphasize that Bremen companies are leaders in detecting drones.
However, in a city like Bremen, which is characterized by its population density, the question of test areas for drone technologies arises. The Oldenburg-Hatten airfield is being brought into play as a possible location for tests, with a large test area of 3,600 square kilometers.
Additional need for action
In view of the increasing number of drone sightings, such as those recently at Munich Airport, the federal government sees a need for action. Considerations that foreign actors such as Russia may be using drones for reconnaissance are also a factor. Although there is no clear evidence, the shockingly high number of incidents speaks volumes. The government therefore plans to discuss new rules on drone defense at the next cabinet meeting in order to tighten the legal framework.
Currently, the Bundeswehr's Aviation Security Act only allows the repulsion and forcing of aircraft to land - shooting them down is not permitted. However, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is open to possible changes to the law that would also give the Bundeswehr greater legitimacy for its use against drones. The debate about how the responsibilities between the federal and state governments can be regulated more clearly is in full swing.
It remains exciting to see how the plans develop further. However, one thing is certain: in a world where drones are increasingly becoming a threat, an effective defense strategy is essential. The developments in Bremen could be groundbreaking in this regard if the responsible actors manage to demonstrate their good knack for technology and safety.