EU Unveils Action Plan to Counter Drone Threats

The plans comes after drone sightings late last year causes disruptions, including at airports in Belgium, Denmark, and Germany.

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, on July 16, 2025. Yves Herman/Reuters

The European Commission (EC) announced an action plan to counter malicious drone activity on Feb. 12, proposing measures to support detection, coordinate responses, and strengthen the European Union’s defense readiness.

The plan focuses on supporting and encouraging the EU’s 27 member states to work together, with the EC stating it will “step up its support to build a stronger drone ecosystem, fostering closer ties between governments and industry.”