Summary
The European Union plans to build a "drone wall" in Eastern Europe to counteract unauthorized drone activities linked to Russia. The EU's defense commissioner mentioned that this wall would include radars and sensors to detect and intercept drones. This initiative requires agreement among EU member states on funding and technical specifications.
Key Facts
- The EU aims to create a "drone wall" as a defense measure against unauthorized drones.
- This move follows airspace violations by drones allegedly operated by Russia.
- The drone wall will be part of an initiative called Eastern Flank Watch.
- The EU expects the system to include radars, acoustic sensors, and other detection equipment.
- The project might take a year to build and will involve green-lighting from member countries.
- Drones have recently entered Polish, Romanian, Danish, and Norwegian airspace.
- The EU is working on agreements about the funding and technical details of the system.
- Denmark and Norway have closed airports due to drone-related incidents recently.
