'Drone wall': Can Europe shield itself from Russian threats?

01/10/2025 15:21 France 24

European countries met Wednesday to push forward a "drone wall" project, an idea gaining momentum as drone incursions into European airspace multiply. However, experts warn the plan’s framework remains unclear and the hurdles to building an effective anti-drone defence system are high.

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