Only a third of EU counter-drone programmes will deliver by 2030, leaked report warns

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A confidential EU report warns that only about one-third of the bloc’s counter-drone programmes are expected to be delivered by 2030. Although counter-drone investment increased sixfold in 2025, fragmented procurement and an industry struggling to keep pace with rapid technology changes are delaying progress.

EU counter-drone investment grew sixfold in 2025, but only a third of programmes will deliver by 2030, a confidential EU report seen by Euronews says, citing fragmented procurement and industry struggling to keep pace with fast-moving drone technology.