Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A report by the British newspaper The Telegraph stated that European Union countries are considering establishing a so-called “drone wall”.
It is planned to be used as a multi-layered air defense line that includes radars, cameras, and interception systems.
This comes after drones repeatedly flew over airports in Denmark, Norway and other parts of the EU.
The report indicated that the challenge facing Europe lies in the speed of implementation. This is to confront the increasing attacks within its territory.
Europe is already striving to find ways to protect its skies. The “drone wall” is at the top of its list of priorities.
European Union leaders are scheduled to discuss it during a meeting on Friday.
Officials will be keen to obtain commitments on how to assemble a line of air defense systems. They will focus on radars and cameras to deter or shoot down squadrons of Russian drones.
Opposition from Hungary
But there is a problem: Hungary, one of Russia’s closest allies within the European Union, is not participating.
This means that this highly ambitious project could risk having a gap of 96,000 square kilometers in its center.
European Union security experts said the decision poses a major dilemma for Brussels. This is as it tirelessly seeks to develop new defense plans that would repel attacks such as the Russian drone attack on Poland on September 9.
Maginot font is modern
One expert warned that the drone wall could turn into a modern “Maginot Line”. This is especially true if it is not supported by stricter measures against Russia.
Such as preparing to shoot down drones before they enter NATO and EU airspace.
The infamous “Maginot Line,” a vast stretch of French bunkers, machine gun emplacements, modern force garrisons, and minefields, was along France’s borders with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Belgium. It was supposed to ensure protection from a possible German invasion during World War II.
But when Hitler’s forces launched their attack on France in 1940, they simply crossed the “Maginot Line”. They did so through the Ardennes Forest and Belgium.
