Munich Airport Reopens After Second Drone Closure in 24 Hours
Germany's Munich International Airport, one of Europe's busiest, reopened Saturday morning after being closed twice in less than 24 hours due to suspected drone sightings. The incident affected thousands of passengers and has raised concerns about drone security across Europe.
The airport initially reopened at 7 a.m. local time (1 a.m. ET) Saturday, following a closure that started Thursday night and affected nearly 3,000 passengers. This was the latest in a series of mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries. Germany's interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, described the situation as a 'race between drone threat and drone defense', emphasizing the need to win this race.
The closures have sparked concerns that the drone flyovers could be state-sponsored, with some European authorities pointing towards Russia. Experts note that while Russia has been observed using similar tactics, anybody with drones could potentially be behind these incidents. Overnight Friday into Saturday, the airport was closed again, this time affecting at least 6,500 passengers. Meanwhile, drones were also spotted in Belgium above a military base.
Dobrindt will discuss these drone incursions and a 'drone detection and defense plan' at a meeting this weekend in Munich with European counterparts. The meeting aims to address the growing threat posed by unauthorized drone activity in European airspace.
The repeated drone sightings at Munich International Airport and other European locations highlight the urgent need for robust drone detection and defense systems. As the investigation into the incidents continues, European authorities are working together to enhance airspace security and protect passengers from potential threats.
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