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EU Commission Proposes Expanded European Drone Defence Initiative to Protect Entire Continent

The European Commission has proposed expanding its “drone wall” initiative into a broader European Drone Defence Initiative following concerns from southern and western European nations. The expanded program aims to protect all European territories with advanced anti-drone technology and network systems.

In a significant shift from regional to continental protection strategy, the European Commission has proposed expanding its eastern flank “drone wall” initiative into a comprehensive European Drone Defence Initiative that would protect all European territories. The decision comes after southern and western European nations expressed concerns about being excluded from the original protection plan, highlighting the growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicle defense systems across the continent.

From Regional Protection to Continental Defense Strategy