On Wednesday 11 February, the European Commission presented an action plan to counter the growing threats posed by drones. This package of measures aims to strengthen the EU’s internal security in the face of repeated violations of its airspace, disruptions at airports and risks to critical infrastructure (see EUROPE B13795A19).
The plan is built around three pillars: investment, innovation and the interconnection of national policies. For the current year, €400 million will be...