• Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom announced plans to jointly develop a defense shield to protect German cities and critical infrastructure from drones.
  • Rheinmetall contributes experience in military air defense systems, while Deutsche Telekom provides expertise in connectivity and data analysis.
  • Deutsche Telekom uses radio frequency technology on telecom towers to detect drones, covering over 90% of commercial drones.
  • A new challenge is drones controlled via mobile networks; research is exploring using the 5G network as a radar system.
  • The system will enable precise location of drone pilots for easier police intervention.

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