From shotguns to AI missiles: How Europe is countering drone threats

Following recent drone incursions from suspected Russia, the European Commission is moving to accelerate its “drone wall” plan. Allied nations are grappling with a dual challenge: devising long-term strategies to counter Russia’s persistent hybrid threats while preparing civilians for the next potential wave of drone incursions. Responses range from layered air-defense systems to civilian-target exercises against drones. Nato is racing to adopt technologies capable of detecting drones from a distance and neutralizing them without wasting costly weaponry, while also grappling with the difficulty of responding when drone operators and their intentions remain unknown. Recent drone activity has already disrupted Denmark, forcing airport closures and hovering over the country’s key air-f