Spain hires anti-drone system to safeguard Princess Leonor at university
Spanish authorities have rented a drone-blocking system to protect Princess Leonor while she attends classes at Carlos III University in Getafe.
The eldest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia started her first year of a political science bachelor at Carlos III University in Getafe, near Madrid. The Spanish interior ministry has entered a special contract to deploy an anti-drone system that will detect and neutralise unmanned aircraft over the campus. The rental, valued at roughly 200,000 kroner, is intended to protect Princess Leonor throughout the academic year and into the following summer, adding an extra layer to the royal household’s regular security detail.
The university is also increasing its overall security budget, with a 58-million-kroner plan for the next two years across several campuses. Leonor’s studies cover constitutional law, political history and other subjects, and she has recently completed military training.
Why it matters
It shows how modern security threats are prompting governments to use advanced technology to protect high-profile individuals in everyday settings.
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