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NATO and EU Scramble to Boost Drone Defences to Counter Russia

On Tuesday, NATO defense ministers in Brussels will discuss establishing the EU's `drone wall` to counter Russia's incursions, NATO chief Mark Rutte said.
A study by Germany's Kiel Institute released on Tuesday found Western military aid to Kyiv fell by 43% in July and August compared to the first half of the year.
Europe has seen a spate of mysterious drone flights that disrupted airports in several countries and approached military sites, raising concerns about Russian drones probing airspace.
NATO is weighing incorporation of low-cost technologies used by Ukraine to complement current anti-drone defenses that rely on expensive missiles and aircraft.
Uneven PURL participation and France's opt-out have prompted criticism, with Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden buying weapons while Italy and Spain sent little; Trump threatened to throw Spain out of NATO, and Margarita Robles Fernandez faces pressure from Pete Hegseth.

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NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia

NATO and the EU on Wednesday sought ways to boost anti-drone defences, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions.

7 hours ago

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Kyiv Post

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Over Half of NATO Pledged to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine: Rutte

The NATO chief discussed Europe’s drone wall initiative, the recent Russian plane incursions into NATO airspace, and a potential war with Russia.

8 hours ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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TVA Nouvelles

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Russian Incursions: Nato Wants to Muscle Its Anti-Drones Response

Tested by Russia, NATO wants to muscle its anti-drones response

9 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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Eesti Rahvusringhääling

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Politico: Nato Is Looking for a Solution to Improve Its Air Defenses

NATO is looking for ways to improve its air defense deficiencies in response to increasing drone incursions and brazen airspace violations by Russian fighter jets, writes Politco.

13 hours ago·Estonia

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NATO seeks drone defense amid Russian airspace incursions

NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels after Russian drones and aircraft violated member states' airspace. Meanwhile, the WHO says one of its teams came under attack in Ukraine. DW has more.

16 hours ago·Bonn, Germany

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NRC Handelsblad

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Nato Is Trying to Find an Answer to the Threat of Drones

Since the drone incidents, NATO has realized that a different air defense strategy is needed. The current approach is far from effective due to national restrictions.

1 day ago·Netherlands

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