The joint assessment from Europol and the EU Commission highlights growing concerns about the potential misuse of drone technology by malicious actors. According to Europol and the EU Commission, these unmanned aerial systems represent a significant security challenge that requires coordinated action. The exact scale and severity of the threat across EU member states remains unclear, as does the current level of preparedness in individual countries.
It is not known which specific measures or actions Europol and the EU Commission propose to increase preparedness among member states. The warning comes amid increasing accessibility of drone technology, which could be exploited for surveillance, smuggling, or attacks. Authorities have not detailed which member states have lower preparedness or what steps they are taking to address this emerging threat.