Sweden Urges Simplified Drone Procurement in EU Amid Rising Incursions

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for the EU to simplify procurement standards for drones, emphasizing that anti-drone capabilities should be developed by individual member states. Amid rising drone incursions, EU leaders discuss bolstering defenses, while Russia denies involvement in the incidents.

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged the European Union to streamline procurement standards for drones, urging member states to take responsibility for strengthening their own anti-drone capabilities.

During a meeting of European leaders in Copenhagen, concerns were raised over increasing drone incursions, with support expressed for enhancing regional drone defenses, despite Russia's denial of any involvement.

Kristersson emphasized the importance of cooperation among EU nations for drone detection while maintaining that national decisions on defense alignment should adhere to NATO targets.

(With inputs from agencies.)