The EU is considering joining a "drone wall" that NATO wants to create to protect itself against Russia

Thursday, Jun 27, 2024

El Confidencial

Estonia plans a drone “wall” to monitor borders against Russian threats, aligning with broader EU air defense initiatives like Shield and Lance.

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Veiko Kommusaar envisions a border monitored by numerous surveillance drones to detect and analyze potential threats along the Estonian-Russian frontier, as part of efforts to increase defensive capabilities against escalation with Moscow. This concept is being implemented initially and has been discussed among Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway. The “drone wall” idea aligns with broader European Union goals to strengthen air defense through initiatives like “Shield and Lance,” a framework proposed by Greece and Poland to coordinate various aerial defense plans, including electronic warfare and hypersonic missiles. While the EU supports these defensive measures, there are differing views between France and Germany regarding long-term European industrial reliance versus immediate procurement of efficient weaponry. The drone wall is presented as a quick and cost-effective solution to current threats from Russia, emphasizing the need for rapid and collective action among nations.

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