Luxembourg Steps Up Vigilance After Dozens of Drone-Related Calls

Luxembourg authorities are paying closer attention to the risks posed by drones, as reports of suspicious flights continue to rise across Europe. In neighbouring countries, security concerns have already escalated: late last year, three US air bases in the United Kingdom were placed on alert after “unidentified” drones were detected, while earlier this year Germany authorised the army to shoot down drones spotted over a Eurofighter manufacturing site near Munich.

Situation in Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, Interior Minister Léon Gloden confirmed that no suspicious incidents have been reported by critical infrastructure operators to the High Commission for National Protection (HCPN) so far this year. However, police have logged 39 calls related to drone activity, most involving overflights of private houses, gardens, or fields, often linked to observing wildlife.
Some cases, however, involved flights through restricted “no-fly zones.” In one notable incident, tourists were caught flying a drone near Luxembourg’s central train station without authorisation. Authorities intervened, and the images recorded were deleted in the presence of security staff before police arrived.

Strengthening Security Measures
Although most drone operators remain unidentified, Gloden stressed that Luxembourg is taking the threat seriously. The HCPN and the State Intelligence Service are conducting awareness campaigns with operators of critical infrastructure, and information exchanges on potential risks are held regularly.
Officials underline that while many drone flights are harmless, the potential security implications—particularly for sensitive sites—cannot be underestimated.

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