Local German governments react to Russian drones

The German state of Hesse is investing an additional $11.5 million to boost its drone defenses, according to a survey by Germany’s Focus yesterday. It also stated Lower Saxony plans to spend $8.5 million on drone defense, while Baden-Württemberg leaders have expressed plans to spend an additional $2.9 million. This survey comes after an explosives carrying drone, linked to Russia by the German government, was found at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4.