Overview

• Germany’s air navigation service closed Munich’s runways Thursday night after reports of drones, canceling 17 departures, diverting 15 arrivals and stranding about 3,000 passengers.
• Flights resumed early Friday, then the airport imposed another precautionary suspension Friday evening following fresh possible sightings.
• Police ground and helicopter searches found neither devices nor operators, and authorities have not confirmed the number or type of drones despite some media reports of multiple larger craft.
• The Bundeswehr confirmed a separate drone sighting over a nearby military site in Erding, and investigators have not established any connection to the airport incident.
• Political leaders advanced counter-drone steps including a federal plan to involve the Bundeswehr and expand police authority, with Bavaria proposing shoot‑down powers, as drone-related airport disruptions in Germany reached 144 through August.