Drones above airports: increased risk in Europe

Drones kunnen de komende jaren meer gebruikt worden om luchthavens te verstoren (Shutterstock)

Last week unidentified drones were spotted above the airports of Copenhagen and Oslo. Flights were suspended, radar programmes went into alert mode and authorities spoke of a possible “hybrid conflict” element behind the attacks. In this article we examine the following: What happened recently with drones above airports? Dramatic night-time disruptions Between 22 and 28 … Read more

Mixed enthusiasm over defence spending

Gemengd enthousiasme over defensie-uitgaven

Public support for defence remains limited Only 23 per cent of EU citizens want European funds to go towards military purposes. In a poll by Eurobarometer, defence capabilities and infrastructure come seventh out of ten possible investment priorities. These figures stand in stark contrast to the urgent calls from NATO and EU leaders for increased … Read more