Summary
Munich airport in Germany stopped flights twice in 24 hours after seeing unconfirmed drones nearby. Around 6,500 passengers were affected, and several flights were grounded. European countries are discussing stronger measures to handle drones troubling airspace.
Key Facts
- Munich airport suspended flights due to unconfirmed drone sightings for the second time in 24 hours.
- The latest suspension affected about 6,500 passengers.
- On Thursday, at least 17 flights were grounded in Munich due to similar drone sightings.
- Authorities in Belgium also investigated 15 drones seen near the German border.
- German officials have not identified the origin or operators of the drones.
- Germany's Interior Minister plans to discuss anti-drone defenses at a European meeting.
- There is a proposal to allow police to request military action against drones.
- EU leaders are proposing a "drone wall" to detect and counter drones.
