Brussels takes the next step towards establishing an EU drone defence system

Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

Der Standard

EU plans a drone defense initiative, aiming for full operation by late 2027 following recent incidents.

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The EU Commission has presented an initial concrete roadmap for a European drone defense initiative, aiming to start by the end of 2026 and reach full operation by the end of 2027. The topic gained significant urgency following incidents such as at least 19 Russian drones entering Polish airspace in September, leading EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to call for a “drone wall.” This initiative is becoming increasingly critical due to numerous drone incidents, particularly in Denmark and Germany.

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