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Germany Launches GDAZ to Combat Drone Espionage Threats

12/17/2025

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On December 17, 2025, Germany launched its first joint drone defense center to counter espionage.
The center combines federal and state capabilities to share expertise and speed up responses to hybrid threats.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized faster, more accurate action, noting drones linked to Russia have been reported across Europe.
The new center is named GDAZ and aims to streamline drone detection and countermeasures, while powers remain unchanged.

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On December 17, 2025, Germany launched its first joint drone defense center to counter espionage.
The center combines federal and state capabilities to share expertise and speed up responses to hybrid threats.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized faster, more accurate action, noting drones linked to Russia have been reported across Europe.
The new center is named GDAZ and aims to streamline drone detection and countermeasures, while powers remain unchanged.