Germany is preparing air defense plans in case of an attack

Germany is developing plans to prepare its airspace as soon as possible in case the country has to defend itself against aggression.

Source: Arndt Schönemann, chairman and chief executive officer of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, which oversees Germany’s airspace, comments to Euronews, “The European Truth”

Details: As mentioned, Germany has one of the busiest airspaces in the world. It will have to be closed in the event of an attack on the country or another NATO ally.

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Schoenemann admits that airlines and airports are still not taking the possibility of such a scenario too seriously.

“Currently, we are working with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Transport on a catalog of requirements to be ready for defense. There are three levels of protection. The first level is when there is only a threat. At the second level we have arguments for defense under Article 5 of NATO, and the third level is the defense of the country,” he said.

According to him, different criteria and requirements are being developed for each of these three cases.

Schoenemann noted that one of the main challenges for DFS is that many civilian players and operators are not aware of the possible need for a temporary shift in priorities to support military mobility.

“Airlines, civil air carriers and airports are far from thinking that we can find ourselves in a situation where military actions will be carried out in the country. And this is what we need to work on, so that they know exactly what happens in case of airspace closure, etc.,” he said.

DFS is currently holding information sessions to explain what measures may be taken.

Another challenge is funding the technology needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Another geopolitical development affecting DFS activities is the rise of hybrid attacks, especially drone incursions.

However, Schoenemann rejected any suggestion of drones being shot down near airports, which he said could endanger planes waiting for landing clearance.

Prehistory:

• German authorities have repeatedly warned that drones pose a security threat, following a series of incursions near airports and military facilities this year.
• The German government has approved changes to the federal police law to help police officers better counter drones.

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