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What is the drone wall?

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The drone wall is an electronic defense barrier planned along Europe's eastern border to detect, track, jam, and, if necessary, neutralize enemy drones, primarily in response to incursions attributed to Russia. It uses sensors and relies on Ukraine's counter-drone expertise.

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NATO plans 'drone wall' to counter threats

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  • EU ministers agreed to develop a drone wall along borders with Russia and Ukraine. 19s
  • Ten countries, including Ukraine, participated in the talks; Hungary did not join. 25s
  • The drone wall will use sensors to detect, track, and jam enemy drones. 46s
  • Ukraine will share its experience in drone defence with other nations. 1m 31s
  • The cost of the system is not yet determined; funding options are under discussion. 1m 47s
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NATO plans 'drone wall' to counter threats
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France 24
2 hours ago
NATO plans 'drone wall' to counter threats

The so-called drone wall is an electric defence barrier that would stretch across Europe's Eastern Flank, using sensors to detect, track and jam enemy drones and if necessary bring them down.

EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'
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Euronews
19 hours ago
EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The European Union has formally launched an initiative to establish a drone wall along the bloc's eastern flank to detect and neutralize unauthorized drone incursions.

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