US, European Allies Send Anti-Drone Defences to Denmark Ahead of EU Summit
The United States and several European nations have deployed anti-drone systems to Denmark as security measures tighten ahead of this week’s EU summit in Copenhagen.
Denmark’s defence ministry confirmed Tuesday that the United States joined Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Sweden in providing drone countermeasures following a string of drone sightings that forced temporary closures of airports, including Copenhagen’s international hub.
“We are pleased and grateful that the USA also supports Denmark with anti-drone capabilities in connection with the upcoming summit,” the ministry said in a post on X.
Authorities fear the drones may have been used for Russian surveillance of military sites. Although no new incursions have been reported since September 27, the incidents have heightened concerns of sabotage and hybrid threats.
More than 40 European leaders are expected in Copenhagen for the summit on Wednesday and Thursday.
To prevent interference, Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights until Friday, ensuring that hostile drones cannot be mistaken for authorised ones.
In a further security move, the Danish government raised the alert level for energy facilities to orange, the country’s second-highest tier. Police have yet to identify those responsible for the drone activity.
