Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Germany Launches Joint Drone Defence Centre
Germany has opened a new centre in Berlin to help protect against drones that might be used for spying or causing trouble.
This centre, called GDAZ, brings together different groups like the police and the military to work as a team.
They will share information and work together 24 hours a day to quickly respond to any threats.
Some drones seen in Europe are thought to be from Russia, but Russia says they are not involved.
Before this centre, different groups were working separately, but now they will work together to keep Germany safe.
Germany opened its first joint drone defence centre (GDAZ) in Berlin on December 17, 2023.
The centre combines federal and state capabilities to improve coordination against drone threats, espionage, and sabotage.
GDAZ operates 24 hours a day, involving federal and state police and the German armed forces.
Drones suspected of being operated by Russia have been spotted across Europe, disrupting airspace operations.
Each participating authority retains its individual decision-making powers.
- Who
- German federal and state authorities, including police and armed forces
- What
- Opening of a joint drone defence centre (GDAZ)
- When
- December 17, 2023
- Where
- Berlin, Germany
- Why
- To improve coordination and response to drone threats, espionage, and sabotage
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Date
- December 17, 2023
- Centre Name
- GDAZ
- Operating Hours
- 24-hour
- Purpose
- Counter drone threats, espionage, sabotage
- Involved Authorities
- Federal and state police, German armed forces
- Threat Origin
- Suspected Russian drones
- Decision-Making
- Authorities retain individual powers