Danish Police Arrest Two Suspects for Espionage Targeting Drone Firm MyDefence

Denmark is raising security alerts around tech and defense companies. Danish police arrested two men in North Jutland on suspicion of espionage. Public broadcaster DR reported the target was MyDefence, a Danish drone tech firm.

North Jutland Police arrested the two suspects on Monday, October 19. The men were charged at Aalborg court on Tuesday afternoon. Both suspects are Ukrainians in their early 20s who speak Russian. A Russian interpreter assisted them during the court hearing. Police work together with Danish intelligence services on this ongoing case.

MyDefence specializes in drone detection and signal jamming systems. Drones remain central weapons for attack and surveillance in Ukraine. European nations supporting Ukraine currently face increased espionage risks. This news was reported by news outlet The Local.