Overview

• Allied teams from France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and the UK deploy anti-drone personnel and radar gear to Denmark, with Ukraine sending experts, after drone sightings shut several airports and with no confirmed link to Russia as Moscow denies involvement.
• NATO’s Mark Rutte backs a cost-effective ‘drone wall’ concept being pushed by eastern members, while larger states remain wary of ceding more defense powers to EU-level projects.
• The European Commission plans to present a rearmament roadmap in two weeks that targets interoperable capabilities and more joint procurement with NATO alignment.
• Leaders signal continued military support for Kyiv, including a provisional €2 billion earmarked for Ukrainian drones as part of efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses.
• Using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine enters formal discussion, but legal risks, unanimity requirements and Belgium’s concerns over Euroclear’s exposure remain major obstacles.