— The idea is to limit the usefulness of enemy drones. Of course, this can be achieved by shooting them down. But then a problem arises, because the hit drone falls somewhere on the ground, just like the ammunition, Breuer said in an interview with the RND editorial network published on Monday.
This is too risky an approach that could cause damage in inhabited areas, which is why the Bundeswehr is focusing on other technologies, he emphasized. These include electronic jamming of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Why is General Breuer against shooting down drones?
What technologies does the Bundeswehr propose in connection with drones?
What did the head of the BND say about the confrontation with Russia?
What action has been taken regarding drones in Bremen and Berlin?
Pointing to the increase in the number of hybrid attacks, including drone incursions into German airspace, Breuer said that Germany “is not in a state of complete peace, but neither is it in a state of open war.” As he noted, during 40 years of military service he “has never experienced a situation as dangerous as the current threat from Russia.”
Politicians concerned about Russia's actions. They talk about a “hot confrontation”
Politicians from the government coalition in Germany, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, openly express concern about Russia's actions, especially in the face of drone swarms detected over German territory.
The head of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Martin Jaeger, told the Bundestag in October that a “heated confrontation” with Russia was possible at any time. Last weekend, airports in Bremen and Berlin were briefly suspended due to drones.
