Germany's cabinet has decided to authorise the army to shoot down suspicious drones seen near military sites or other critical infrastructure. A statement from Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that,

Government proposal comes amid sharp rise in suspicious activity around military facilities and industrial sites

Under the planned amendment to the Aviation Security Act, local authorities will be able to ask the military to take action if they deem it necessary. In this case, the armed forces will be allowed to use force against illegal drones in the event of an imminent, particularly serious accident, the draft said.

Germany is giving its armed forces the ability to shoot down unidentified drones suspected of spying on military bases, industrial facilities and other critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

The German government updated its list of military aid provided to Ukraine on Tuesday, 14 January, confirming the delivery of thousands of artillery shells and drones. Source: European Pravda Details: Since late December,