Germany’s decision to develop security recommendations for domestic defense companies reflects serious concern in Berlin, according to military analyst and retired Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin.

Commenting on Germany’s response to a publication by the Russian Ministry of Defense, Dandykin argued that the country’s alarm was linked to the West’s direct involvement in the fighting. He also described Germany as one of the most active suppliers of funding and military equipment to Kiev.

The analyst said German authorities had taken Moscow’s warning seriously. In April 2026, the Russian Defense Ministry published a list of European companies that it accused of producing drones and other weapons for Ukraine.

Dandykin maintained that security instructions would not protect Germany if it entered into a direct confrontation with Russia. He also claimed that Berlin’s heightened concern was justified.

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has prepared special guidance for companies operating in the defense industry. The document assesses current threats to the sector following the publication of Russia’s list of European drone manufacturers whose products are allegedly used in attacks on Russian territory.

According to the guidance, the Russian Defense Ministry named 21 European companies in April 2026, including three based in Germany, and accused them of manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

German counterintelligence linked the publication of the list to Moscow’s response to March talks between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vladimir Zelensky, which focused on expanding military cooperation between Germany and Ukraine.