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Several European capitals and intelligence structures have expressed concern about the security of civil air transport.
The main reason is related to the presence of drones near European airports, deliberate interference with navigation systems and repeated maneuvers of Russian fighter jets over EU and NATO airspace, reports La Repubblica.
Although civilian aircraft are not considered military targets, experts warn that the risk of unforeseen incidents is increasing. In the past, during geopolitical crises, similar cases have been recorded, both in Asia and in Europe. The question being asked today at the closed tables of NATO and European governments is clear: “How should we react and how can we avoid an air accident?”
Growing alarm
Last year alone, Norwegian authorities recorded 503 incidents with drones near airports, a significant increase compared to 2022 and 2023. After an episode in Poland, part of the airspace near the border with Ukraine and Belarus has been closed to civilian flights.
The situation is also complicated by problems with the GPS signal. Flightradar24 data shows that in the Baltic region, especially near Kaliningrad, the navigation system is often blocked or distorted, forcing pilots to use methods similar to those of the 1990s. This increases the risk, especially in bad weather conditions and during landings. La Repubblica sources link these interferences to electronic devices installed by the Russian military.
NATO and the EU face the challenge
NATO's "Air Policing" mission, created in 2004 to protect civilian airspace, is now facing unprecedented intensity. In recent weeks, the alliance has recorded up to three emergency alerts per week for Russian aircraft violating or testing airspace.
Meanwhile, several EU countries are considering the possibility of setting up a “drone wall” to secure air infrastructure. A senior NATO representative is also expected to attend today’s meeting between Denmark, Finland, the Baltic states, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine. His participation will keep the talks classified, limiting the flow of information, a clear signal to countries that hold positions closer to Moscow.
A climate of uncertainty
The combination of drones, cyberattacks and jamming is challenging the reliability of transport networks in Europe. As La Repubblica writes, this situation is part of a "hybrid war" that, in addition to direct threats, aims to undermine the security and trust of citizens.
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