European Militaries Focus on Protecting Airspace from Small Unmanned Aerial Systems

Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its Skyspotter system during the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days 2025 at the Lohtaja training area in western Finland. The demonstration highlighted the growing concern over drone spillovers linked to the war in Ukraine, particularly in frontline NATO states. According to AeroTime, the event allowed armed forces and industry to evaluate new air defense technologies under realistic operational conditions.