September 27th 2025.
Recently, there have been reports of suspicious drone activity near military sites in Denmark and Norway, causing concern and sparking espionage fears. This comes after similar incidents in Germany, where overnight sightings of drones raised alarms. The Norwegian army reported a possible drone sighting near their air force base, where F-35 fighter jets are stationed. Multiple reports of suspicious activity were logged by guards at the base, according to FVN.
Meanwhile, across the border in Denmark, similar drone activity was reported near the country's largest military site, Karup airport, as well as other locations. While the Danish defense ministry has confirmed sightings of "several" drones over military sites, they have not released a full list of locations. In fact, a concerned mother, Christina Jensen, shared that her 10-year-old son saw flashing lights in the sky near Silkeborg, making him "very scared." She reassured him that they were just planes and stars, but upon closer inspection, she realized they were actually drones.
In Estonia, a member of the public discovered a drone fragment at a nature reserve this morning. In Germany, authorities are investigating the possibility of espionage or sabotage, as the drones were spotted just before military drills were set to take place. The Schleswig-Holstein interior minister has stated that state police are working with the military and neighboring regions to boost counter-drone defenses.
The origin and purpose of these drones remain unclear, but they have caused disruptions and concerns in multiple countries. In Denmark, drone activity has caused major airport shutdowns, while in Sweden, large drones have been spotted flying near a naval base. These sightings are thought to be related to the disruptions in Denmark, and the Swedish police have filed a report for violation of the Aviation Act. Police have also been on high alert in Copenhagen, as it is suspected that a "capable actor" is behind the drone activity, possibly using it to "show off."
The Danish minister of defense has requested assistance from Nordic colleagues and NATO, asking for additional technology and capacity to deal with these incidents. Drones were also spotted near Oslo airport, but it is unclear if they are connected to the other sightings. This comes at a time when the aviation industry is on high alert due to a recent cyber attack that disrupted operations at major airports in the US and Europe. Airline staff were forced to manually input passenger and baggage details after a cyber incident affecting a company that provides ground services.
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