EU prepares new defense initiative: building a ‘drone wall’ and excluding some member countries from discussions
The European Union is set to hold an important video conference dedicated to an ambitious project—creating a so-called ‘drone wall,’ a high-tech system of unmanned aerial vehicles designed to safeguard European borders from external threats.
However, the process has encountered unexpected developments: representatives from Slovakia and Hungary were initially invited to participate but were later excluded from the meeting, surprising analysts and raising questions about their future involvement in the strategic defense initiative.
According to EU Commission spokesperson Toma Rhené, the conference will focus not only on the technical aspects of implementing the drone system but also on political matters, including visits made by EU leaders such as President von der Leyen and Commissioner Cubilius earlier this month.
The discussion will also cover lessons learned from recent attacks, notably in Romania and Poland, which have underscored the urgent need for deploying such a protective barrier.
Despite Russia’s cynical accusations against Estonia regarding airspace violations, the European Commission emphasizes the importance of security and defense.
Participants will discuss concrete steps to strengthen their defense networks and outline future cooperation plans, including engagement with Ukraine and other potential partners.
It is also noteworthy that Ukraine has received an invitation to participate in this critical discussion; however, it remains unclear who will represent Ukraine in the drone wall project.
Given recent events—such as Russian drones violating Polish airspace—the EU is considering investing billions of euros into deploying these high-tech systems, which have already proven their effectiveness in Ukraine’s combat conditions.
This initiative aims to significantly enhance EU’s defense capabilities and ensure greater security for member states and their citizens.