Denmark's Defense Ministry Confirms Drone Activity Last Year

Drones were observed in Danish airspace last year, according to Denmark's Defense Ministry. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus stated Friday that technical data and soldier reports confirm drone activity on multiple occasions.

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Based on technical information and reports from soldiers, the Defense Force concludes that there were drones in several cases.

The Defense Force's evaluation of its response to these incidents, which occurred between September 22 and October 6 last year, revealed shortcomings. Defense Chief Michael Hyldgaard noted that while there were around 200 special air observation reports during that period, the military could have been better equipped to handle the events.

Specifically addressing an incident at Borris Skydeterræn, where shots were fired after an air observation, the Defense Force concluded it was not directed at a manned aircraft. However, the evaluation highlighted that the Defense Force's preparedness for such events could have been stronger.

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The evaluation shows that the Defense Force could have been better prepared to handle the incidents in the weeks in question.

Neither Minister Bruus nor Chief Hyldgaard commented on the origin of the drones, stating that the evaluation focused solely on the Defense Force's operational response and not on identifying the source of the activity.

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We have focused on the Defense Force's evaluation of incidents, and that is what is stated in the report.