Danish police arrested two men over suspected espionage targeting a defence company, according to authorities. The arrests were announced on Monday, 19 October 2026. The suspects, both in their early 20s, were brought before the court in Aalborg on Tuesday, 20 October. Police in North Jutland said the case concerns alleged violations of Article 108, paragraph 1 of Denmark’s criminal code, which covers espionage acts. The investigation is being carried out in cooperation with intelligence services. During the court hearing, DR reported that the two accused men had an interpreter translating from Russian. DR also said the alleged target was MyDefence, a defence firm specializing in detection and disruption solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles. Investigator Sune Miilrup said the matter is being examined with the utmost seriousness. The men are in the court process after being accused of espionage, while the investigation continues with intelligence services’ involvement.