US EditionSweden sends anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark to support summit security
Denmark accepted Sweden’s military anti-drone systems after several drone sightings at airports amid rising regional tensions before the EU summit, with over $1 billion invested in air defense.
- On Friday , Denmark accepted Sweden's offer of anti-drone technology for next week's European Union summit in Copenhagen, where some 40 heads of government will gather.
- Amid a spate of sightings, drone activity since September 22 prompted airport closures in Denmark, with Kristersson saying `We have seen extensive drone activity in different countries the past few days. Very unwelcome drones`.
- Having stepped up air-defence spending in recent months, Sweden's radar systems shipped to Denmark yesterday, according to Defence Minister Pal Jonson.
- The unit will report to the Danish Armed Forces and support them in police operations during the summits this week, while Denmark closed civilian drone flights until Friday, Kristersson said.
- The string of drone sightings follows incursions in Polish and Romanian territory and a violation of Estonian airspace, raising tensions amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany backs Denmark in EU drone threat
European leaders will gather in Copenhagen next week under some of the tightest security Denmark has seen in years, after a string of mysterious drone sightings forced emergency measures and even flight disruptions. The situation has grown so tense that Germany has agreed to send in its military to help safeguard the skies during the two-day EU summit. The move was confirmed late on Saturday… Source
The heads of state and government of the European Union member states will meet in Copenhagen on October 1. The informal EU summit will be hosted by Denmark, the current president of the European Council, and will be prepared with increased security measures following the events of recent weeks.
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sta.siSeveral countries will send military systems to Denmark to combat drones, which have forced the closure of several airports in recent days. Copenhagen will host an informal EU summit on Wednesday and a summit of the 47-member European political community on Thursday.
A summit of the European Union is held this week in the capital of Denmark, whose skies have been flying over unidentified drones for a week. Reinforcements are on their way to support the Danish armies.
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