"Following air incursions from Russia that alarmed European Union members, the bloc will hold its first talks on proposals to build an anti-drone defense system. On Friday, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will discuss the proposals with officials from approximately 10 of the EU's 27 countries via video conference. Most participants are located along the EU's eastern border with Russia and Ukraine. However, Denmark was added to the list following recent drone incidents."
"Ukraine, which has developed the ability to cheaply detect and shoot down Russian drone swarms, will also participate. Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a "drone wall" in a keynote speech hours after NATO pilots shot down Russian drones in Poland. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video"
The European Union will hold initial talks on proposals to build an anti-drone defense system following air incursions from Russia that alarmed member states. European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will lead a video conference with officials from about ten of the EU's 27 countries. Most participants come from nations along the eastern border with Russia and Ukraine, and Denmark was added after recent drone incidents. Ukraine will participate and contributes experience in cheaply detecting and shooting down Russian drone swarms. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a "drone wall" after NATO pilots downed Russian drones in Poland.
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