30 July 2025, 07:18 | Updated: 30 July 2025, 09:02

By Jan-Hendrik Boelens

Drones are testing the blind spots in our defence infrastructure.

In just a few months, they've appeared over key US military sites, from Ramstein Air Base in Germany last December, to installations in the UK and along the US East Coast.

These sightings have sparked major concern and speculation, as many of these drones don't appear to be simple hobbyist devices but more sophisticated, long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS), potentially gathering intelligence on behalf of our adversaries.

Civilian infrastructure is also directly affected by this threat. Notably, Gatwick Airport was shut down due to a drone incident in 2018, resulting in 1,000 flights being grounded and 140,000 passengers affected by the incursion.

Our current defences against hostile or malicious drones are not adequate. The legal framework in most Western countries does not allow for the shooting........

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