DLR is the German research and technology centre for aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and defence. A broad spectrum of results and innovations bring benefits for industry, authorities and other stakeholders. DLR fulfils its responsibility to society through an intensive exchange of knowledge and targeted technology transfer. Security is a fundamental human need and a pressing challenge for today's interconnected, globalised society and economy. DLR's security and defence technology research brings together research and development activities from all its research fields.