As Europe’s premier strategic security forum, the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) offered more than its usual round of geopolitical speeches and headline-grabbing bilateral meetings. This year, amid heightened threats and deepening questions about transatlantic guarantees, a quieter but no less significant shift was visible in the language used by European … [Read more...] about From Munich Security Conference to Capability Priorities — Why Drones and C-UAS Are Now Core to Europe’s Defense Doctrine
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EU Commission Releases Action Plan For European Counter-UAS
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, on February 11 issued an Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security, calling for EU members to conduct a coordinated response campaign to counter the growing threats arising from maliciously operated drones. “The Action Plan sets a holistic approach by addressing the … [Read more...] about EU Commission Releases Action Plan For European Counter-UAS
Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “Get On With It.”
Under the shadow of the recent high profile drone incursions at U.K. airports, the European Commission presented its draft technical rules - otherwise known as the Delegated Act - to the European Parliament's Transport Committee. The discussion was heated, with some members of parliament unhappy with the draft rules. The text of the Delegated Act can be downloaded here , … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “Get On With It.”
Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
Skyguide, Switzerland's air navigation service provider, and its project partners demonstrated today in Geneva how drones can be safely and efficiently integrated into the existing airspace. The partners say that the demonstration shows that drone integration is ready for deployment in Europe now. The group of partners included AirMap, SITAONAIR, SenseFly and PX4. The … [Read more...] about Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediate Deployment”
EU’s New Aviation Strategy Promises Support for Drones
The EU Commission has promised to help European drone makers, the EU Observer reports. As the commission met on Monday in Brussels, discussions of transport regulation centered around issues of competition, as transport commissioner Violet Bulc argued that consolidated, European-wide regulations would allow European countries to manage airspace less expensively and to become … [Read more...] about EU’s New Aviation Strategy Promises Support for Drones
