Denmark Considers NATO Article 4 After Hybrid Drone Attacks

Denmark has experienced a series of coordinated drone incursions over multiple airports and military installations, which Danish officials have characterized as a "hybrid attack." The Danish government has alerted NATO and the European Union, and is considering invoking NATO's Article 4, which calls for consultations if a member's security is threatened. These drone activities have caused airport closures and significant disruptions, with authorities acknowledging that Denmark currently lacks sufficient ground-based air defense systems to fully counter such threats. While the origin of the drones remains officially unknown, suspicions point towards Russian involvement, especially amid heightened tensions following similar airspace violations reported by Poland, Romania, and Estonia. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized the need for diverse and enhanced defense capabilities to address ongoing and future drone and missile threats. NATO leadership has expressed serious concern and is actively working to protect critical infrastructure in response to these incidents.