Sweden, France, and Germany Increase Security Support for European Summits in Denmark

Sweden, France, and Germany have announced plans to send military personnel and anti-drone equipment to Denmark to assist with security during this week’s European summits in Copenhagen. This decision follows recent drone activity that led to the temporary closure of several Danish airports.
Denmark will host two major events: a meeting of European Union leaders on Wednesday and a summit of the European Political Community, comprising 47 countries, on Thursday. Security measures have been intensified in response to drone sightings near the venues.
Last week, drone incursions disrupted operations at six airports, including Copenhagen Airport, the busiest in the Nordic region. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the incidents as a hybrid attack. Although no party has been officially blamed, Frederiksen identified Russia as the main potential threat to European security. The Russian government has denied any involvement.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Sweden will provide Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) and has already delivered radar systems to Denmark. Swedish police will also send personnel to Copenhagen, with additional support from Norwegian law enforcement.
France will contribute a Fennec military helicopter and a team of 35 personnel specialising in anti-drone operations.
Germany plans to deploy about 40 soldiers equipped for drone detection and defence. The deployment is scheduled to last until October 7.
Following drone activity near military sites, Denmark has imposed a ban on civilian drone flights.
NATO has increased its presence in the Baltic Sea in response to the situation. A German air defence frigate arrived in Copenhagen to assist with airspace surveillance.