NATA reinforces surveillance in the Baltic after increased drone activity on Denmark
On September 28, 2025, NATO’s Maritime Command announced that the class frigate Saxony FGS Hamburg (F220)from the German Navy, made a scale in the port of Copenhagen. The maneuver is part of Operation Baltic Sentry, which gained greater relevance after increasing drone activity on Danish airports and military facilities.
The previous week, residents reported several drone sightings, information confirmed by the Danish police and the military authorities.
In response, the government suspended all civilian drone flights, and a counter counter-them was identified at Copenhagen airport.
Incidents multiply through the Baltic
According to AP News, incursions in Denmark are linked to similar incidents recorded in other NATO countries, such as France, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and the Netherlands. These reports occur a few weeks after a large -scale violation of Polish airspace, repelled by alliance forces on September 9.
Preliminary reports indicate that some drones may have been launched from the Baltic Sea, possibly Russian tanker vessels, approaching strategic areas and then retreating. In most cases, the equipment has disappeared from allied radars after leaving airspace.
Multinational force in the Baltic Sea
The arrival of FGS Hamburg reinforces NATO naval presence in the region, along with the American destroyer of the class Arleigh Burke USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) and the Swedish Corvette of the Visby HSWMS Helsingborg (K32) class.
In a note, NATO’s command highlighted:
“The presence of FGS Hamburg operating near Denmark within Baltic Sentry sends a clear message of safety and cohesion within the alliance. After recent drone incidents, NATO will expand surveillance with new multiple domain actives throughout the Baltic Sea, including Denmark.”
Source and Images: Wikimedia | NATO MARITIME COMMAND X @NATA_MARCOM. This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team.
