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Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich

Euronews World · 2026-09-03

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• What happened: A man and a woman were arrested in Munich after allegedly attempting to carry out an arson attack on two defense companies, Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing, using incendiary devices. • Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding defense technology and military operations, particularly in the context of rising security concerns in Europe. • What to watch next: Investigators will continue to probe the motives behind the attack and any potential connections the suspects may have to broader extremist activities.

By Patrick Drews Published on 03/09/2026 - 18:26 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied In Munich, a man and a woman allegedly attempted to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies. The pair were arrested. Several incendiary devices were set off during the night outside Munich-based technology group Rohde & Schwarz and German drone manufacturer Helsing. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Investigators currently believe that two of the devices ignited, while the third apparently did not. A witness called the police at around midnight after incendiary devices were thrown from a moving car at a building site on the street. Officers who arrived at the scene were able to extinguish the fire immediately. No major damage was reported. The suspects, a 38-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, were then arrested. According to German public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk, both suspects are Bulgarian nationals. Rohde & Schwarz manufactures, among other things, security and communications technology for public authorities and the military. Helsing mainly produces drones for military operations. No further details about the background to the incident are yet known. In our own coverage: you can also watch the latest Euronews exclusive report: Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more South Germany train station reopens after morning explosion injured two, police say Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to Russia Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich World News European Union Germany

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