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Norden arms against the drone threat

Russian drones over the Öresund, an EU action plan and orders 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 Sept 2026
22 Sept 2026
Denmark orders more Weibel radars for drone shield

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

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

The Swedish Armed Forces is ordering 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 urgently procure drones and anti-drone systems.

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

The US signs letter of intent on counter-drone measures 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 to the Border Guard, 6 to 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 presenting an action plan against drone threats: a legislative package, 5G detection and industrial cooperation with Ukraine.