Germany amends drone defense law

On Thursday, the Bundestag amended Germany’s air security law, allowing the military to shoot down drones. Previously, such incursions, including those by Russia, were considered the responsibility of the police, who were often ill-equipped to respond. Flying drones into airport airspace is also now punishable by up to two years in prison. Expect Germany to rapidly progress in combating—and deploying—drone technology as it becomes a larger factor in national security.