Europe on High Alert: Coordinated Drone Flights Target Critical Infrastructure
Europe is on high alert following coordinated drone flights over critical infrastructure and military sites, prompting investigations and raising concerns about potential espionage and vulnerabilities in detection systems.
In recent incidents, around 15 drones were spotted flying over the Elsenborn military training area in Belgium, leading the military to launch an investigation into their origins and operators. This comes after earlier sightings in Germany targeted shipyards, power plants, hospitals, military bases, and ports, often in swarms, suggesting reconnaissance. The Belgian government is being probed in connection with these drone incidents.
The coordinated drone flights underscore weaknesses in detection and response systems for small, unmanned aerial vehicles. Munich Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, was forced to suspend operations for nearly seven hours due to multiple drone sightings, stranding approximately 3,000 passengers. Similar disruptions have affected airports in Denmark and Norway, leading NATO to enhance vigilance in the Baltic Sea region.
In response to these incidents, Germany is accelerating legislation to empower its armed forces to shoot down suspicious drones near critical sites. The Belgian probe into the Elsenborn event emphasises the urgent need for advanced counter-drone systems to protect Europe's critical infrastructure and military installations from potential threats.
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