Europe considers empowering utilities to counter drone threats

• Europe is considering giving utilities and infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones.
• This follows a surge in drone incursions and "hybrid attacks" since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
• Testing of systems designed to stop drones is being conducted at a former flight-test base south of Paris.
• The initiative aims to enhance the ability to counter unauthorized drone activities.
• The proposal is in response to the increasing frequency of drone-related security incidents.