Security services, military officials, and researchers have been flagging the drone threat for years. Critics say Denmark is overdue for a counter‑drone upgrade.

A threat that’s been clear as day for ages: »Danes must feel like they’re being played for fools«

Animation: Mads D'Alterio Djervig. Originalfoto: Pexels
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No one could seriously claim they didn’t see the threat coming.

Not if they’ve read the assessments from the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET), the Defence Intelligence Service (FE), or a number of researchers. In recent years, they’ve warned that Denmark could face hybrid attacks—the very thing the government now says has happened, with multiple drone flights in recent days crippling air traffic.

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