US EditionEU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles
The EU aims for a layered, interoperable anti-drone system by 2027 to counter Russian threats, with 40% joint defence procurement target by 2027, officials said.
- On Thursday, the European Commission will unveil a defence roadmap that plans to adopt the term 'European Drone Defence Initiative' after months of talks with the EU executive and member states.
- Urgency driven by recent drone flights and Ukraine's experience has grown after the Russian incursion into Polish airspace on September 9 and Mykhailo Fedorov's April presentation on drone countermeasures.
- Drawing on battlefield experience, experts say sensors would likely combine cameras, acoustic systems, specialist radars and radio-frequency detectors, but Rheinmetall warned detecting small drones and swarms remains challenging.
- But without broad government support the plan will struggle to secure EU funding, experts warn; countries can use national budgets, the EU SAFE loans scheme, and European Investment Bank proposals.
- It provides new procurement targets and budget priorities, aiming for networked drone capability by end of 2027, at least 40% joint procurement by end of 2027, and �131 billion defence proposal.
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EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles
Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was time for Europe to build a "drone wall" to protect its eastern flank.
The European Commission is due to unveil on Thursday the main lines of the construction of this anti-drones wall, the creation of which was decided last month.
EU Scramble for Anti-Russia ‘Drone Wall’ Hits Political, Technical Hurdles
Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was time for Europe to build a "drone wall" to protect its eastern flank. Drone incidents over airports in Denmark and Germany in the following weeks reinforced European leaders’ view that the continent urgently needs better protection against such threats.
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