Europe moves to let utilities shoot down drones near critical infrastructure

European utilities seek expanded authority to counter drone threats, with France already allowing detection, jamming, and shoot-downs near sensitive sites, and Germany and Austria considering similar measures. The key unresolved issue is legal liability for collateral damage. This marks a shift toward kinetic counter-drone action by civilian operators, with legal frameworks still lagging.

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