Simone Nikander

Esbjerg Airport in Denmark is replacing Chinese-made surveillance cameras as part of its critical infrastructure upgrade ahead of national implementation of the EU’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive. Driven by evolving EU and local regulations, the airport aims to strengthen digital security, aligning surveillance systems with stricter incident reporting, risk management and data protection standards.

The Danish Navy frigate Esbern Snare patrolled near Copenhagen Airport for over nine hours amid recent drone incursions, underscoring heightened military surveillance and hybrid threat response. Equipped with advanced radar and night-vision, the Absalon-class vessel bolsters Denmark’s drone defense readiness while completing NATO training, signaling a strategic shift in national security.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen issued a rare video address after repeated drone incursions and airspace closures, warning of growing hybrid threats. Experts stress transparent communication to bolster public trust and curb misinformation as the government contends with political pressure and security vulnerabilities exposed by the stealthy UAV disruptions.