Overview

• Munich airport twice halted operations after drone sightings, affecting thousands, while officials say no incidents have involved armed drones and investigations continue.
• The federal cabinet plans this week to advance changes to the Federal Police Act and review the Aviation Security Act, and Bavaria is preparing a law to let state police shoot down hostile drones.
• Defense Minister Boris Pistorius intends to task the new National Security Council with a 24/7, 360‑degree situational picture and says many flights likely trace back to Vladimir Putin or his agents.
• Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt proposes a joint counter‑drone center with potential Bundeswehr support, drawing pushback from SPD and Greens who argue domestic defense is a police remit under current law.
• Police unions and municipal leaders demand immediate funding and equipment upgrades, while Economy Minister Katherina Reiche urges scaling domestic drone production to strengthen defense and support Ukraine.