In December 2025, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy published new guidance clarifying how loitering munitions, armed drones and related components may be classified as war weapons under the country’s War Weapons Control Act (Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz).
The document responds to a growing number of enquiries from manufacturers, operators and exporters, reflecting the rapid military significance of unmanned systems, particularly loitering munitions and combat‑capable drones.
