Denmark reported fresh drone activity over its military installations on Saturday, including its largest air base, just days after similar incidents grounded flights at airports. The Danish Armed Forces confirmed that drones were seen at several defense locations overnight, deploying multiple response units in reaction. Police said the Karup air base in western Denmark was among the affected sites.
The latest development follows a string of drone-related disruptions earlier in the week, including closures at Aalborg and Copenhagen airports. Danish officials described the Aalborg incident as a “hybrid attack” carried out by a professional operator, stressing that the drones were launched locally and not from Russia. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the wave of activity the most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure so far, warning that no suspects had been ruled out.
Norway also reported possible drone sightings near an air force base housing F-35 fighter jets. Guards at the site observed suspicious activity outside the perimeter, sparking an ongoing investigation.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed discussions with Frederiksen, saying the alliance was treating the incidents with utmost seriousness and working closely with Denmark to secure critical infrastructure.
Despite speculation, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stated that Denmark has no immediate plans to invoke NATO’s Article 4, which calls for allied consultations. He explained that while similar measures were recently taken by Poland and Estonia, Denmark does not see the need for such action at this stage.
Authorities have yet to identify the source of the drones, but the government continues to assess its response to what is being treated as an ongoing security threat.
