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EU 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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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.
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