Tag: USV
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EU border surveillance: Finland trials a military style drone boat – with Frontex and EMSA on board

Finland is set to become the first EU country to deploy autonomous surface vehicles on its external border. The project is funded by Frontex resources but is aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Finland intends to become the first EU member…
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Europe’s drone agency: Frontex paves the way for military drones in domestic airspace

Large drones in Europe are only allowed to fly in restricted airspaces, and until now this has also applied to the military. Operations by the EU border agency Frontex are changing that. With maritime drones, a new dimension of militarisation…