Europe is racing to strengthen its air defences after fresh warnings that it remains ill-prepared for Russian drone incursions. EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Monday that the bloc must integrate Ukraine’s “battle-tested” capabilities, arguing that Europe has been slow to respond despite Russian drones being shot down over Poland, the Baltics and Romania.
Speaking in Vilnius, Kubilius questioned why it had taken “more than two years” to realise Europe lacked effective, affordable counter-drone systems. NATO has since reinforced its eastern flank, while the EU is drafting plans for a continental anti-drone network, though any system remains years away.
The alarm comes as Denmark investigates the latest unexplained drone sighting over Aalborg airport, which forced a temporary shutdown on Sunday night. The incident follows a wave of mysterious drone activity this autumn, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen repeatedly warning that Russia is the primary threat to Europe’s security.
