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Nordic countries arm against the drone threat

Russian drones over the Öresund Strait, an EU action plan and orders placed at a rapid pace: this is how the Nordic countries are building their defence against the drone threat, step by step.

8 updates13 Feb 2026 – 22 Sep 2026
22 Sep 2026
Denmark orders more Weibel radars for drone shield

DALO orders more Weibel radars: a step towards a complete Danish drone defence.

9 Sep 2026
MilestoneSwedish Armed Forces order interceptor-UAVs for countering drones

The Swedish Armed Forces orders hunter-UAVs designed to detect, track and destroy other drones.

15 Jul 2026
Denmark purchases additional drones and counter-drone systems

Denmark receives the Finance Committee's green light to swiftly procure drones and anti-drone systems.

30 Jun 2026
MilestoneUSA Concluded Agreement on Counter-Drone Measures with Nine NATO Nations

The USA signs a letter of intent on drone countermeasures with nine NATO countries, including Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

29 Apr 2026
Finland to strengthen drone defence

Finland budgets for anti-drone systems: 44 million euros for the Border Guard, 6 for the police.

11 Mar 2026
FMV Procures Protection Against Drones

FMV procures countermeasures against drone swarms: production-ready systems within twelve months.

3 Mar 2026
MilestoneSweden Disrupted Russian Drone in the Øresund

The Swedish Armed Forces jam a Russian drone from the signals intelligence vessel Zhigulevsk in Öresund.

13 Feb 2026
MilestoneEU Presents Action Plan Against Drone Threats

The European Commission is putting forward an action plan against drone threats: a legislative package, 5G detection and industrial cooperation with Ukraine.