Overview

• Denmark reported new drone activity over the Karup air base overnight, briefly closing nearby airspace; authorities offered no attribution and said no drones were downed, while Russia issued denials.
• EU defense officials moved from concept to planning for a coordinated eastern-flank network to detect, track and intercept unmanned aircraft, with Commissioner Andrius Kubilius aiming for October summit endorsement and a technical roadmap.
• Germany’s Interior Ministry confirmed talks on amending the Luftsicherheitsgesetz as reported plans would let the Bundeswehr use lethal force against drones only if there is an acute threat to life or critical infrastructure and other measures fail, with decisions shifting to the Defense Ministry in crises.
• Berlin’s package also contemplates electronic countermeasures such as jamming and takeover systems as well as interceptor and net drones, reflecting expert warnings about proportionality, detection gaps and hazards from falling debris.
• Recent incidents that sharpened the response include NATO interceptions of drones after reported incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace, airport disruptions in Denmark earlier this week, and fresh sightings reported in northern Germany.