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Mysterious drones spotted at airports across Europe. How worried should we be?

6 days ago
  • #drones
  • #NATO
  • #security
  • Mysterious drones spotted at European airports raise concerns about potential Russian hybrid warfare tactics.
  • Recent drone incursions in Poland and other NATO countries highlight vulnerabilities in airspace security.
  • Discussion of a 'drone wall' defense system to protect Europe from cross-border drone threats.
  • Drones in Ukraine are used for attacks, while in Western Europe, they are suspected for surveillance and disruption.
  • Belgium, home to NATO and EU headquarters, is a significant target for mysterious drone activities.
  • Counter-drone measures include detection systems, jamming, and destruction methods, but challenges remain in scalability and cost.
  • The drone wall proposal faces financial and technological hurdles, with debates over funding and effectiveness.
  • Experts suggest targeting drone launch sites as a more effective strategy than solely defensive measures.
  • NATO's priority is air defense, but the drone wall's feasibility and timeline are under scrutiny.
  • The rapid evolution of drone technology complicates defense efforts, creating a new arms race.