Europe’s Drone Defense Wall: A Fragile Frontline Exposing Transatlantic Failures

Amid mounting Russian provocations along NATO’s eastern flank, European defense officials have agreed to prioritize the construction of a so-called "drone wall" — a system designed to detect and intercept hostile drones. While this initiative is being hailed as a critical step toward securing Europe’s vulnerable borders, it starkly reveals how dependent the continent remains on last-minute reactive measures instead of proactive, decisive leadership. Why Is Europe Racing to Build a ‘Drone Wall’ Now? European Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, announced after a high-level virtual meeting with defense ministers from frontline EU members that transitioning from conceptual talk...