Drone Incursions Disrupt Danish Airports, Military Bases

Unidentified drones have been observed over multiple Danish airports and military bases this week, prompting temporary closures at Copenhagen’s Kastrup and disruptions at Aalborg, Billund and Midtjylland; a separate overnight sighting near Karup Air Base around 20:15 local time reportedly lasted several hours. Police reported one to two drones and said they did not shoot them down; no operators have been identified, no party has claimed responsibility, and the origin remains unconfirmed. Danish police, the armed forces and domestic intelligence have launched joint military–police investigations, raised alert levels and described the incidents as possible “hybrid attacks.” The incursions have produced similar sightings in neighbouring Germany, Norway and Sweden and are being treated cautiously amid heightened tensions related to the war in Ukraine. Officials and EU partners are discussing new countermeasures, including proposed legislation to allow infrastructure owners to shoot down drones, Sweden’s offer of an anti‑drone capability, and longer‑term proposals for a cross‑border “drone wall” to improve detection and interception.