German parliament approves new powers and weapons for the military

The German parliament passed a new air security law that gives the military more authority to defend against drones. The law allows the Bundeswehr to help police stop unauthorized drones near critical sites.

Separately, a parliamentary budget committee approved the purchase of attack drones, often called 'kamikaze drones,' for the Bundeswehr, but attached conditions to the funding. The committee also reviewed a new satellite system for the military that could cost up to ten billion euros.