Denmark is stepping up its drone defenses before European leaders meet in Copenhagen this week, as a new suspected drone intrusion temporarily shut airspace and intensified security concerns.

Finland has today decided to deploy a Counter-UAS contingent to Denmark. The Finnish Border Guard will also support with its own capabilities,' Finnish president says - Anadolu Ajansı

Following repeated drone alerts in Denmark, the government in Copenhagen said on Monday it is facing a new reality. Since Thursday, there have been no significant disruptions to Danish air traffic, Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said at a press conference.

Drone overflights again caused disruptions at Danish airports on Wednesday night, officials said, in the latest instance of unexplained drone sightings.

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