Countries on the Eastern Flank of the Eu have agreed on the need for a “drone wall” with advanced detection and interception capabilities. This was stated by European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius on Friday After Online Consultations with Ten EU Member States and Ukraine.
“The repeated violations of our airspace are unacceptable. The Message is clear: Russia is testing the eu and nato,” Kubilius Said. “Our response must be determined, united and immediate.”
Kubilius was referring to recent incidents. For Example, Russian Drones Violated Polish Airspace, prompting Nato Aircraft to Intervene, and Russian Mig Fighter Jets Letterly Flew Into Estonian Airspace. A Russian Drone was also spotted about Romania, and Airports in Denmark had to be temporarily closed due to drone activity. Concerns about European Security Have Inceased Following Those Incidents.
The So-Called Drone Wall Should Provide Protection by Detecting, Tracking and Controlled Disabling of Drones. This requires Sensors, Radars and Command and Control Structures, Added Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.
Setting Up A Network of Detectors is The Highest Priority, Kubilius Said. “That is crucial.” In Addition, HE Said, Cheaper and Effective Ways to Destroy Drones Must Be Found, Without deploying Fighter Jets.
The Costs and Financing of the Drone Wall Are Still Unknown. This will be worked out in more detail in the coming period, as will the technical details. Accordance to Kubilius, Ukrainian expertise will be used in this process. The Wants To Gather Sufficient Political Support for the Plan Before the EU Summit At the End of October.