The institute presented research work on decision support and the physical protection of critical infrastructures.
Visitors to the trade fair were given an insight into the DLR RESITEK project with analysis and situational awareness tools.
There was a lively exchange with industry, operators and authorities about practical applications in civil protection.
The DLR Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures presented current research work on risks and protective measures for critical infrastructures at the PROTEKT trade fair in Leipzig on November 25 and 26, 2025. One focus of the presentation was on decision support tools for crisis teams. These included simulation models that can be used to investigate possible cascading effects in the event of large-scale failures. The models are intended to help emergency services and operators gain an overview of potential consequences and make more informed decisions on resource prioritization.
Approaches for the physical protection of facilities were also presented, including concepts for defending against acts of sabotage or drone attacks. The methods presented focus on potential vulnerabilities in infrastructures and how security measures can be designed to detect and delay attacks.
The institute also provided information about the DLR project RESITEK, in which various DLR facilities pool their expertise in security. Visitors were given an insight into analysis tools, dynamic situation pictures and the use of ground and air vehicles for rapid situational awareness.
Participation in the event was mainly used for an intensive exchange with industry, operators and authorities. The positive feedback from trade visitors confirmed that the research results of the Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures and the contents of the RESITEK project make an important contribution to strengthening the resilience of infrastructures and transferring tools into practical applications in civil protection in a targeted manner.
Contact
Dr.-Ing. Daniel Lichte
Head of Department
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures
