Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solved
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- Estonia is extending its border fence and building anti-tank ditches and bunkers to prepare for potential conflict with Russia.
- NATO faces challenges from Russian drones and electronic warfare, with recent incidents highlighting gaps in air defenses.
- Russian drones entering Poland exposed vulnerabilities, prompting discussions on creating a 'drone wall' along NATO's eastern border.
- Europe needs cheaper, mass-producible drone defense technology, as current systems are expensive and quickly outdated.
- Russia's use of drones in Ukraine drains air defenses and finances, as missiles used to intercept drones are more costly.
- Technological challenges include detecting slow, low-flying drones and jamming enemy drones without disrupting own communications.
- Multiple drone incidents across Europe, including crashes and sightings, underscore the urgency for improved defenses.
- Support is growing for a European drone defense system, but funding and implementation remain hurdles.
- Ukraine's rapid drone technology development offers lessons for Europe on speeding up production and deployment.
- Europe must adopt 'semi-wartime thinking' and enhance collaboration between military, government, and defense industries.