Several civilian airports across Europe have begun installing additional military radars and air defense systems amid the growing drone threat. The move follows incidents in Denmark, where airports — including in Copenhagen and Oslo — were temporarily closed due to drone sightings, Reuters reports. Similar cases are also confirmed by The Guardian.
Against this backdrop, the EU and its allies are discussing the creation of a so-called “drone shield” — a network of sensors, radars, and interception systems to protect borders and critical infrastructure. This was reported by RFE/RL. According to AP News, European defense ministers have already agreed to begin implementing the project.
GPS disruptions in Estonia
Meanwhile, aviation services in Estonia have warned of possible GPS disruptions that could last until November 14. This was reported by ERR News. According to their data, navigation problems in the Baltic region have already affected more than 123,000 flights since spring 2024.
Experts explain that the greatest risk is not a direct threat to flights, but potential difficulties during landing approaches and route planning. As Defense News writes, the European Union has already announced upgrades to its navigation systems in response to increased Russian jamming of GPS signals.