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EU Nations Consider Drone Defense Wall

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European Union countries are expected to finalize plans and funding for a new defense initiative by the end of the year. The project is framed as a necessary and immediate task to bolster border security. The EU Defense Commissioner stated on September 26 that EU border countries are facing challenges from Russian testing. The Commissioner noted that some regions currently lack sufficient equipment to counter these threats. The response to Russia's actions must be unified and immediate, according to the source. A spokesperson for the President stated that Europe should seek dialogue with Moscow regarding security issues instead of constructing a drone wall. The comments were made four days after a previous security statement. The spokesperson expressed concern that a physical or technological barrier might be bypassed similarly to historical defenses.

European Union countries are expected to finalize plans and funding for a new defense initiative by the end of the year. The project is framed as a necessary and immediate task to bolster border security. The EU Defense Commissioner stated on September 26 that EU border countries are facing challenges from Russian testing. The Commissioner noted that some regions currently lack sufficient equipment to counter these threats. The response to Russia's actions must be unified and immediate, according to the source. A spokesperson for the President stated that Europe should seek dialogue with Moscow regarding security issues instead of constructing a drone wall. The comments were made four days after a previous security statement. The spokesperson expressed concern that a physical or technological barrier might be bypassed similarly to historical defenses. The European Commission presented initiatives focused on drone defense, strengthening air defense systems, and the space industry. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said these projects are aimed at deterring Russia, which the Commission identifies as the primary security threat to the EU. The documents also cite the Russia-Belarus alliance as a threat. Intelligence from several European countries suggests Russia may increase its capabilities by 2030, which has been set as a target reporting year.

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Svoboda

“Already by the end of 2026, it is planned to significantly strengthen the eastern border, and by 2027 to create a so-called drone wall or a wall of protection against drones.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Планується существенно укріпити восточну границу, а к 2027-му зазначати так називану му стіну дронов. Річіють саме о защіті від можливого вторження безпилотников.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“називаю му стіну дронов. Річіють именно о защіті від можливого вторження безпилотников.”

Radio Svoboda

“или стену защиты от дронов речают именно о защите от возможного вторжения.”

Radio Svoboda

“Предполагается, что на границах будут развернуты дополнительные системы слежения и средства защиты от беспилотников. При этом будет учтён опыт военных действий в Украине.”

Radio Svoboda

“Почти 20 БПЛА, большинство из которых оказались ложными целями без боевой части, пересекли во время атаки на Украину, Польскую границу и упали в разных частях Польши.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“нарушення російськими безпилотниками воздушного пространства Польща вночна 10 сентября. Почат 20 БПЛА”

Radio Svoboda UA

“нарушення російськими безпилотниками воздушного пространства Польща вночна 10 сентября. Почат 20 БПЛА Більшинство, яких залишились ложними цілами без бойової частини, пересекли во время атаки на Україну, Польську границу і упали в разних частях Польщі.”

Radio Svoboda

“Almost 20 UAVs, most of which turned out to be decoys without a warhead, crossed the Polish border during an attack on Ukraine and fell in different parts of Poland.”

Radio Svoboda

“Пересечение российскими дронами границ Польши стало не первым таким инцидентом.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“Dnipro monitoring confirms that drones that flew into Poland were launched from the Shatalovo airfield in the Smolensk region.”

Radio Svoboda

“Украинский ассент-проект Днепро-Ассент утверждает на основе данных мониторинга, что залетевшие в Польшу дроны были запущены с аэродрома Шаталова в Смолинской области.”

Radio Svoboda

“в 700 километров. Но есть нюанс в упавших на территории Польши беспилотней.”

Radio Svoboda UA

“В упавших на території Польщі безпилотників нашли додатки... Наліччі додатків на упавших в Польщі Герберг не тільки знижують достовірність правди”

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