Overview

• European Commission spokespeople said the plan envisions a multi‑layered system covering all EU airspace, with a roadmap to be presented on October 16 and coordination with Ukraine.
• Norway’s prime minister said Oslo is in contact with the Commission to take part in the initiative, reflecting interest from non‑EU partners.
• Munich airport halted operations overnight after drones were detected, forcing cancellations and diversions, while Belgium is probing reports of 15 drones over its Elsenborn military base.
• EU leaders voiced support and calls for funding clarity, as Ryanair’s CEO urged shooting down unidentified drones and dismissed the drone‑wall concept as ineffective.
• Naftogaz reported the largest combined missile‑and‑drone strike on its gas‑production assets since the invasion, with ‘critical’ damage, while Ukrenergo reported outages in several regions and southern defense officials detailed a sharp September rise in rocket and drone attacks.