Drone Sightings Spark Nationwide Ban
European leaders gathered in Denmark this week for high-level talks as the host nation reeled from a surge of drone intrusions. Several airports suspended operations after unidentified aircraft entered restricted airspace, while military facilities also reported unusual activity. The government responded by banning all non-military drones across Danish territory in an effort to prevent further disruptions.
Allies Provide Military Back-Up
The heightened alert has drawn support from Denmark’s neighbors, with France, Germany, and Sweden supplying troops, surveillance radars, and counter-drone weapons to bolster local defenses. Officials emphasized that the scale of precautions goes beyond previous summits, reflecting unease that the incidents may have been orchestrated to intimidate the host country. Authorities have not identified who is responsible, though the timing has intensified speculation of foreign involvement.
Leaders Push for Coordinated Defense
The summit unites members of the European Union and the wider European Political Community, with discussions centered on security policy and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Proposals include building a coordinated “drone wall” to shield Europe’s eastern borders from aerial incursions. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen cautioned that the incidents should be treated as a warning of future risks, urging governments to accelerate joint defense planning.
