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DLR Opens Drone Security Center

August 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

DLR opens Technology Center for Drone Security.
Center will test UAS and counter-UAS technologies under realistic conditions.
More than €10 million planned for additional facilities and test environments.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a growing focus on drone security in Europe. The center's emphasis on operational security requirements suggests a shift towards more practical applications of UAS and counter-UAS technologies, which could benefit both the military and civilian sectors.

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What Happened

German Aerospace Center Expands UAS And Counter-UAS Testing Capabilities

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has opened a new Technology Center for Drone Security to develop, integrate, and test UAS and counter-UAS technologies under realistic operating conditions. The center will connect researchers, industry, and security agencies to evaluate drone technologies before operational deployment. DLR will build on its existing UAS infrastructure in Cochstedt and Braunschweig, with plans to invest more than €10 million in additional facilities and test environments. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: August 20, 2026

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