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Shock in the airspace: Unidentified people aim rockets at the Bundeswehr!
Unknown people fire pyrotechnics at the Bundeswehr airport in Celle, investigations are ongoing after a dangerous incident on September 30, 2025.
Shock in the airspace: Unidentified people aim rockets at the Bundeswehr!
A notable incident recently occurred in aviation that brings into focus the security situation surrounding military aircraft and the risks posed by laser incursions. According to reports from NewsUkraine A Bundeswehr military aircraft was attacked with pyrotechnics by unknown attackers during a flight. Fortunately, no one was injured and the aircraft remained undamaged. The pilots immediately used their protocol and immediately reported the incident to the control tower.
The investigation was initiated in no time: both the Bundeswehr and the police are now looking for the perpetrators. The Celle air base, where the incident took place, was thoroughly searched, but without any significant results. Police reported that a case had been opened under Article 1, which deals with dangerous interference with air traffic.
Cause and risk of laser attacks
The incident sheds a whole new light on the problem of targeted laser attacks on aircraft. Loud Military.com Statistics show a dramatic increase in such incidents: over 9,000 attacks were recorded in 2022 alone, and to date more than 7,400 cases have already been reported this year. The use of laser pointers can have serious consequences, including temporary blindness and even permanent eye damage to pilots.
A particular threat is also highlighted by military laser attacks, as shown by an incident in July 2025 in which a German reconnaissance aircraft was blinded over the Red Sea during an EU military operation. Loud Ingenieur.de Such an attack can have serious consequences, both for the aircraft's safety equipment and for the integrity of the mission.
Legal framework and consequences
The legal consequences for such attacks should not be underestimated. Laser attacks on aircraft can result in heavy fines and even prison sentences of up to ten years. The Air Force and other military institutions issue a strong warning about the dangers and urge the public to report incidents immediately. The U.S. The military has already documented numerous such cases, underscoring the need to develop preventative measures.
The investigation into the Celle incident is still ongoing, but it remains to be seen what information and possible evidence will come to light. One thing is certain: the problem of laser attacks has fortunately made its way into the debate, but the question remains as to how effective the responses to them will be.