Germany-Israel Cyber Pact Eyes Global Security Leadership
Germany plans to launch a joint cyber research centre with Israel to boost defense against digital threats, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the plan during his first official visit to Israel after the recent Israel-Iran conflict
The initiative, called Cyber Dome, aims to create a multilayered cyber shield modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome—but for cyberattacks
Dobrindt unveiled a strategy including a joint cyber centre, cyber intel sharing, anti-drone defense, civil shelters, and Israeli-modeled warning systems
Deeper cooperation is expected between Mossad and Germany’s BND for intelligence sharing on cyber warfare and state-backed threats
Germany also plans to enhance its anti-drone defenses and civilian shelters based on Israeli emergency systems
The pact was inspired by Israel’s swift and effective cyber responses to recent large-scale Iranian cyberattacks