A Shared National Drone Picture
Denmark’s Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) announced on August 19, 2026 that it has selected Danish defense contractor Terma to deliver an integrated, nationwide command-and-control system for counter-drone defense. The system will connect existing and future sensors operated by the Danish Armed Forces, civilian authorities and critical infrastructure operators into a single shared drone situational picture, according to Terma.
“To defend ourselves, we need to be able to eliminate enemy drones in our airspace,” Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus said of the contract. Terma said the platform will support the management of drone incidents at military installations, airports, ports, energy facilities, government buildings and other critical infrastructure sites, and that its architecture is designed to allow additional sensors, sites and countermeasures to be integrated over time.
Built on Terma’s Helion Data Backbone
The system is based on Terma Helion, the company’s multi-domain data backbone, and will integrate command-and-control and data-fusion software from OSL Technology, which Terma acquired in 2025. The combined platform uses artificial intelligence to process, classify and prioritize sensor data, fusing input from radar, other surveillance systems and third-party sensors to support tactical decision-making at both local and central command levels.
“This new agreement with Terma is an important cornerstone in the ongoing effort to build a strong counter-drone capability, both within the Danish Armed Forces and Danish industry,” said Lieutenant General Per Pugholm Olsen, chief of DALO. The contract comes as European states have grown increasingly concerned about unauthorized drone activity near military sites, airports and other critical infrastructure. Terma and DALO did not disclose the contract value.
Leave a Reply