US EditionEU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations
EU leaders plan a coordinated network of radar, jammers, and interceptors to counter Russian drone incursions, with 10 bordering nations agreeing on the urgent need for the system.
- European Union leaders are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss a proposed 'drone wall' to protect against suspected Russian drone incursions that disrupted airports in Denmark last week.
- Danish officials labeled the recent drone incidents as part of a 'hybrid attack' without officially blaming Russia.
- German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced plans to investigate drones near infrastructure and allow the military to shoot them down if local police are unable.
- Ursula von der Leyen stated that the proposed drone wall would be the 'bedrock of credible defense', emphasizing the need for stronger air defense measures.
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Europe split on 'drone wall' project, plan to battle Russia’s attacks remains elusive
The European Commission's plan of creating a "drone wall" on the union's eastern border has met a tough reality in Copenhagen — opposition from EU member states without a border with Russia. "Leaders broadly supported initial flagship projects that will strengthen Europe's security, including the European Drone Wall and the Eastern Flank Watch," European Council President António Costa said at a press conference after the informal EU Council mee…
As drone technology evolves very quickly, Europeans are thinking about protecting their skies while avoiding rapidly obsolete processes.
Nor did Stephen, Vice-President of the European Parliament, spoke yesterday at Digi24 about the need for European states to develop a common defence, especially with regard to the fight against Russian drones that ensue the airspace of NATO's aesthetic flag countries and not only, the last example being the incident in Denmark. The European Parliament said that European cooperation is extremely important. "It is also now time to do this, because…
In the face of multiple Russian incursions, European leaders seek to set up an anti-drones "mur" to protect themselves, but the project raises questions and debate. ...
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