"Countries along the European Union's eastern border agreed Friday to prioritize a so-called "drone wall" that can help defend the bloc from future airspace incursions. Defense ministers from 10 EU members met via videoconference to discuss the measures in the wake of repeated airspace violations in recent days affecting Poland, Romania, Estonia and Denmark. Russia is believed to be behind the incursions, although Moscow has denied the allegations."
""Russia is testing the EU and NATO, and our response must be firm, united, and immediate," European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius, who convened the talks, told a press conference after the meeting. The defense ministers agreed to work toward establishing a "drone wall" that would be included in an Eastern Flank Watch, which would include defenses on the ground and at sea, Kubilius said."
EU eastern border countries and Ukraine agreed to prioritize development of a 'drone wall' to defend the bloc against future airspace incursions. Defense ministers from ten EU members met by videoconference after repeated airspace violations affected Poland, Romania, Estonia and Denmark. Russia is believed to be behind the incursions, though Moscow denies responsibility. European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius said the response must be firm, united and immediate. The drone wall would form part of an Eastern Flank Watch including ground and sea defenses. Plans include exploring a comprehensive EU industrial policy and financial toolbox to support the shield.
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