Denmark Scrambles Fighter Jets Over Baltic Sea Amid Suspected Drone Activity

On the early hours of September 29 the Danish Air Force deployed fighter jets over the Baltic Sea amid reports of possible drone activity, Danish broadcaster TV2 reported.

According to police, the jets were scrambled after numerous local residents reported unusual aerial objects. Thomas Elsgård, a duty officer with the Bornholm police department, confirmed that the aircraft flew over the island in one direction before circling back.

While Denmark’s armed forces have not issued an official statement on the incident, the military continues to monitor the country’s airspace and collect data on potential drone activity to safeguard national security and maritime infrastructure.

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Two F-16 fighters remain on permanent standby in Denmark, ready to take off within minutes should a threat emerge.

The wave of drone incidents has also impacted civilian infrastructure. Aalborg Airport in Denmark, which serves both commercial and military flights, was forced to shut down for several hours on the morning of September 25 after drones entered its airspace.

North Jutland Police confirmed that “more than one drone” was observed flying near the airport with lights on. The drones remained in the area for around three hours, causing significant disruption. Law enforcement noted that the incident resembled earlier drone activity that temporarily shut down Copenhagen Airport just days before.

Earlier, authorities in Denmark and Norway reported serious drone incidents in Copenhagen and Oslo, with Denmark’s largest airport, Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup), forced to suspend all flights after several drones were detected nearby.

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