• The US is sending anti-drone systems to Denmark ahead of a crucial EU summit.
• Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights to enhance security during the summit.
• Concerns grow over possible Russian involvement in recent drone incidents across Europe.

The United States plans to deploy anti-drone defenses to Denmark as it prepares to host an EU summit this week. This decision follows a series of drone sightings that led to significant disruptions at Copenhagen Airport and other locations in Denmark, which experienced closures due to large drones in their airspace. Danish officials suspect these activities might be tied to Russian surveillance, complicating the security landscape for the summit, which will see over 40 EU leaders gather in Copenhagen, according to Channel News Asia.

In response to the escalating threat posed by drones, Denmark has enacted a temporary ban on civilian drone flights lasting until Friday, reflecting increased security measures leading up to the summit. Denmark also elevated the security alert for critical energy facilities, tracking these hybrid threats against national infrastructure. The nation received assistance from multiple countries, including the US, Poland, and Finland, reinforcing their air defenses in a bid to safeguard both the EU summit and a related European Political Community summit scheduled afterward, according to BBC.

Amid rising concerns, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her support for shooting down drones that violate the country’s airspace. She highlighted the urgent need for increased vigilance, labeling the current scenario as a "hybrid war" affecting multiple nations including Denmark. Frederiksen's comments come at a time when Denmark faces drone-related security challenges, prompting a situation where authorities are considering aggressive defensive actions, as reported by TRT Global.

With ongoing investigations into recent drone incidents, Danish authorities remain cautious. While no direct evidence linking these activities to Russia has been substantiated, officials are on high alert. Several Eastern European countries, including Estonia and Poland, have voiced similar concerns about drone incursions, urging for a coordinated EU response to bolster defenses against such perceived threats. The urgency to protect against aerial incursions is reflected in the collaborative strategy for a multi-layered "drone wall" aimed at detecting and countering drones swiftly, according to BBC.