Landesverfassungsschutz: Drohnen-Gefahr durch Wegwerfagenten - Thuringia Warns of Growing Drone Spy Threat, Calls for Coordinated Response
Thuringia's Office of Constitutional Protection, led by Stephan Kramer, has raised concerns about a growing threat: low-level agents using drones to gather information. Kramer has called for a comprehensive strategy to counter these drone incursions, as current technical capabilities are deemed insufficient.
Kramer's warning comes amidst reports of agents being recruited through social networks and criminal structures, often unaware of their employers. The Office of Constitutional Protection is dealing with this realistic scenario, highlighting the need for robust countermeasures.
The head of Thuringia's Office of Constitutional Protection has welcomed Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' proposal for the Office 365 to tackle this issue. Kramer believes a coordinated approach is crucial, involving the Bundeswehr, which is already engaged in drone defense and linked to operations concerning drone-based information gathering. The Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution also plays a role in monitoring extremist and espionage activities that may involve information collection.
The use of drones by low-level agents poses a significant threat, according to Thuringia's Office of Constitutional Protection. With agents being recruited through various means, a strategic response involving multiple agencies is deemed necessary. The Office welcomes the proposed involvement of the National Security Council in addressing this growing concern.
