The United States has deployed anti-drone defense systems to Denmark as part of heightened security measures for this week’s European Union summit.
The news was confirmed on Tuesday by Denmark’s Ministry of Defense, following reports of unauthorized drone flights over Danish territory, which had forced the closure of several airports, including Copenhagen Airport – the largest in Northern Europe.
In addition to the U.S., Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Sweden have also deployed counter-drone technology to support Denmark in ensuring security during the summit, which will bring together over 47 heads of state and government on Wednesday and Thursday.
“We are pleased and grateful that the United States is also supporting Denmark with counter-drone capabilities in connection with the upcoming summit,” the Danish Ministry of Defense stated in an official post on X.
Recent drone sightings over various areas of the country, including military installations, have raised national security concerns. However, no new incidents have been reported since September 27.
To minimize risks of confusion between civilian and potentially hostile drones, Danish authorities have decided to close the airspace for civilian drone flights until Friday.
Danish officials have voiced concerns about possible surveillance from Russia, describing the situation as a potential threat through hybrid attacks and sabotage. As an additional measure, on Tuesday, the security level for energy facilities was raised to “orange” – the second-highest level in Denmark’s alert system.
