Securing of Uncooperative Drones Argus Delivers A1-Falke Net Interception Drones to the Federal Police 

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Argus Interception GmbH has delivered A1-Falke net interception drones to the Federal Police. With this order, the company once again demonstrates its competence in non-kinetic drone defence systems and solidifies its position as a reliable partner for military forces, authorities, and operators of critical infrastructure.

"With the delivery of the A1-Falke net interception drone to the Federal Police, Argus Interception contributes to the security of German airspace. We have developed our unique net-based effector system for the controlled and safe interception of uncooperative drones over critical infrastructure," says Sven Steingräber, co-founder and Chief Sales Officer of Argus Interception. "As a German company, we are particularly proud that our 'Made in Germany' technology is now trusted by the Federal Police alongside the Bundeswehr, providing another building block for strengthening national security."

Increasing Drone Threat in Germany 

Drones are part of hybrid threats against the state, economy, and society. In 2025, more than 1,000 suspicious drone flights were registered over military installations, airports, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure. Between January and August 2025 alone, there were 144 security-related incidents at German airports—a nearly 30 percent increase compared to the previous year. Moreover, airports across Europe had to be temporarily closed repeatedly, leading to far-reaching consequences for passengers and operators. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, ports, power plants, and urban areas are also considered particularly at risk from drone overflights.

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Minimally Invasive Technology with Controlled Effects 

The net-based interception drone A1-Falke from Argus Interception represents minimally invasive technology with proportional and controlled effects. The effector system detects uncooperative drones, automatically intercepts them with a net, and secures them on the ground. By safely bringing them to ground, the system prevents collateral damage from falling debris and is particularly suitable for use in sensitive and critical airspace—such as over airports, to protect critical infrastructure, and during large events. The intact interception of uncooperative drones also enables forensic evaluation to analyse technical origins, operational profiles, and possible associations with actors or contexts of use.

The effector system (interception system) from Argus Interception, featuring the A1-Falke drone, is based on the patented Argus NetCapture technology, proprietary software, and state-of-the-art sensors to create robust situational awareness for security and operational forces. The A1-Falke net interception drone is designed for repeated operations, with only the net needing to be replaced after each interception, allowing for a low cost of operation per interception. Depending on the requirements, the system can be deployed in a highly mobile, semi-mobile, or fixed installation manner. The system is highly adaptable and can be seamlessly integrated into existing security and command infrastructures without replacing current processes.

Innovation and Production 'Made in Germany'

Argus Interception develops and manufactures in Rotenburg (Wümme), Germany. With its high level of manufacturing depth in Europe, the company makes a significant contribution to technological independence in a security-critical future field. Founded in 2023 by four former Bundeswehr officers who recognised the challenges of conventional drone defence systems early on, the company now employs around 50 people and serves military forces, authorities, and operators of critical infrastructure as its clients.

(1) ZEIT, 01.01.2026 (2) ADV, 03.10.2025 (3) DW, 03.12.2025