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EU Commission unveils plans for better drone security

Christine Mhundwa
February 11, 2026

The European Commission has unveiled its Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security. DW speaks to Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen about member states' plans to address the growing threat posed by drones.

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