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EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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BRUSSELS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission will work to improve Europe's drone detection capabilities and propose expanding registration requirements, the bloc's executive said in a new

EU Commission Aims to Enhance Drone Detection and Registration

EU's Strategy for Enhanced Drone Detection

BRUSSELS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission will work to improve Europe's drone detection capabilities and propose expanding registration requirements, the bloc's executive said in a new action plan published Wednesday.

Strengthening Counter-Drone Testing

The plan envisions strengthening counter-drone testing capacity, creating an "EU Trusted Drone" label to identify secure equipment and launching a call for interested countries to team up on public procurement of counter-drone systems, the Commission said in a statement.

EU Trusted Drone Label Initiative

(Reporting by Lili Bayer; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU Commission aims to improve drone detection capabilities.
  • New action plan includes expanding drone registration requirements.
  • Strengthening of counter-drone testing capacity is envisioned.
  • An 'EU Trusted Drone' label will be created for secure equipment.
  • Collaboration on public procurement of counter-drone systems is encouraged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is drone detection?
Drone detection refers to the technology and methods used to identify and track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a specific airspace.
What is the EU Trusted Drone label?
The EU Trusted Drone label is a proposed certification to identify drones that meet specific security and operational standards set by the European Commission.

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