EU Bolsters Drone Defense with Baltic Drone Wall Initiative
The EU is strengthening its drone defense capabilities with a new initiative, the Baltic Drone Wall. This project, detailed in a recent concept paper, aims to secure European skies from various threats, following recent drone incursions in Poland and Denmark.
The drone wall system will employ a multi-layered approach, combining integrated autonomous AI surveillance, layered sensor networks, mobile drone defense platforms, and countermeasures. Key players in this endeavor include Estonian defense tech firms like DefSecIntel Solutions, Rantelon, Marduk Technologies, Lendurai, Hevi Optronics, Frankenburg Technologies, and Telekonta. These companies have contributed significantly to the development of the Eirshield multi-layer drone defense system, with nearly €12 million invested over three years.
The EU Commission is looking to Ukraine's experiences to enhance the drone wall's efficiency. The project will involve established defense companies, start-ups, and universities, working together to tackle threats from armed conflicts, natural disasters, unwanted migration, and cross-border organized crime. Different operational centers across Europe will collaborate using this system.
The concept paper for the Baltic Drone Wall has been sent to EU member states for discussion at an informal summit. This initiative, months in the making, seeks to fortify Europe's eastern flank against emerging threats in the drone landscape.
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