EU Defense Ministers Agree on Border Drone Wall Amid Rising Airspace Violations

European Union defense ministers have agreed to develop a "drone wall" along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to enhance detection, tracking, and interception of unauthorized drones. The initiative, led by EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, aims to address the rising drone incursions that have tested Europe's airspace, including recent incidents involving Russian drones breaching Polish airspace and disruptions near Danish airports. The drone wall project is expected to take about a year to build, with detailed technical and conceptual roadmaps to be developed in upcoming meetings. EU leaders plan to discuss the project further at summits in Copenhagen and Brussels in October, with involvement from Europe's defense industry to support the effort. This move reflects growing concerns over hybrid warfare tactics and the necessity of a unified and immediate response from EU and NATO countries along the eastern front. The project builds on earlier regional efforts by Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, despite previous funding challenges.