Reference News Network, September 29 report: According to the website of Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" on September 27, an unidentified drone was found flying over Denmark's largest military base on the 26th, which is the latest incident in what Danish officials called a "hybrid attack."

Danish police official Simon Skjærke said on the 27th: "The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on the 26th and lasted for several hours. One or two drones were found outside and above the air force base." He referred to the Karup Air Base in western Denmark.

He said that the police could not comment on the origin of the drones and added: "We did not shoot them down."

According to AFP on September 27, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on the 27th that Germany will authorize its military to shoot down drones that invade its airspace after a group of unidentified drones were found in northern Germany.

This statement comes as EU and NATO countries are re-evaluating their defense policies comprehensively. Previously, a series of invasion incidents in Eastern and Northern Europe were seen as threatening, usually attributed to Russia.

Dobrindt said at a press conference that on the 26th, "a large group" of drones were found over the Schleswig-Holstein state bordering Denmark. He emphasized that although Germany had previously experienced drone intrusion incidents, this was the first time a "large group" had been seen. He did not disclose the specific locations where the drones flew or their suspected sources.

Dobrindt said, "We have observed a continuous hybrid threat." He also confirmed that Germany plans to amend aerial security regulations to allow the military to "shoot down drones." He said, "What we see is a weapons race between drone threats and anti-drone defenses. We must be prepared for this."

Additionally, according to the website of German television channel ARD on September 27, the German government plans to establish a drone defense center to respond to numerous sightings of unidentified flying objects of unknown origin.

Dobrindt said the drone defense center will integrate the authority of the Federal Police, the Federal Criminal Police Office, and state police departments. Dobrindt stated that he hopes to gather expertise and launch new research projects.

According to the website of German television channel ARD on September 27, after several suspected Russian drones and aircraft entered NATO airspace, the military alliance is discussing appropriate responses. One option is: monitoring NATO's eastern flank through genuine defensive operations.

Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo De' Medici, said after the chiefs of staff meeting in Riga that this may become an option once the current investigation is completed. However, it is too early to discuss defense measures at the moment, and the truth behind recent airspace violations should be seriously investigated.

The NATO Baltic Air Policing mission was launched in 2004 to ensure the airspace security of allied countries such as Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia during peacetime.

If the current "air policing mission" is transformed into a "air defense mission," NATO's air defense capabilities in the east wing are expected to be significantly enhanced. In addition, new rules of engagement may also make it easier to shoot down invading aircraft.

According to Reuters, NATO has announced that it will "use cross-domain new methods to strengthen vigilance in the Baltic region." NATO stated that the new methods include "intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms, as well as at least one air defense frigate."

Cavo De' Medici said that NATO does not seek confrontation, but will not hesitate to take any necessary measures to ensure collective defense.

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