Germany Unveils ‘Cyber Dome’ Plan to Counter Russia, China Threats

- Germany partners with Israel to bolster cyber defenses. - “Cyber Dome” set to counter growing Russian, Chinese threats. On June 29, 2025, Germany announced plans to build a groundbreaking "Cyber Dome" defense system with Israeli technology at its heart. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt revealed the plan during a visit to Israel, where he introduced a five-step strategy to strengthen Germany’s civil cyber defenses against escalating threats from Russia and China. On June 30, 2025, Cryptopolitan, AInvest, and Reuters each reported on the new initiative. As a cornerstone of the Germany-Israel strategic partnership, the Cyber Dome plan includes a joint cyber research center. This center will foster collaboration between the two nations' intelligence and security agencies, driving innovation in cybersecurity and enhancing digital defense capabilities. The Cyber Dome will operate alongside Germany's proposed short-range missile defense shield, which is inspired by Israel's Iron Dome system. As part of this defense layer, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soeder also advocated for purchasing 2,000 interceptor missiles. This strategic alliance with Israel signals a significant move for Germany to incorporate cutting-edge expertise in cybersecurity and missile defense, helping to tackle threats across both digital and physical domains.