Germany Arrests Moldovan Man Over Suspected Drone Surveillance of Defence Facility

German authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Moldovan man on suspicion of flying a drone over the premises of a major defence manufacturer in what investigators believe may have been an act of surveillance. The suspect was detained on July 15 after members of the public alerted police about the drone activity.

According to Munich prosecutors, the man is suspected of recording sensitive defence facilities on behalf of a foreign entity or a banned organisation. An arrest warrant has since been issued as investigators continue to examine the purpose of the drone flight and any possible links to foreign intelligence or prohibited groups.

A security source identified the targeted company as KNDS, the Franco-German defence manufacturer known for producing the Leopard 2 main battle tank and the Caesar self-propelled howitzer. The incident comes amid heightened security concerns across Europe over the use of drones near military and critical infrastructure.

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