On 13 May 2013, German media reported that the EuroHawk would not be certifiable under ICAO rules without an anti-collision system; thus preventing any operations within European airspace or the airspace of any ICAO member."German government culls costly Euro Hawk drone project". Deutsche Welle, 15 May 2013. The additional cost of certification was reported to be more than €600 million (US$780 million)."Germany axes Euro Hawk drone program". Defense News, 14 May 2013. On 15 May 2013, the German government announced the immediate termination of the program, attributing the cancellation to the certification issue."De Maiziere defends Bundeswehr reforms and Euro Hawk halt". Deutsche Welle, 15 May 2013. Reportedly, the additional cost to develop the EuroHawk to the standards needed for certification may not have guaranteed final approval for certification."Germany will not buy Euro Hawk drones." Reuters, 14 May 2013.
