At the meeting of defence ministers, Mark Rutte will emphasize NATO’s leadership in future drone defense. The EU’s role should be limited to financing and coordinating procurement. The EU defense ministers will meet in the evening.
By Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
In a letter to the President of the European Council, EIB President Nadia Calviño pledges financial support to member states for the development of infrastructure to defend against drones.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Russia can use drones to covertly attack Europe on its territory. Tactically, this gives Moscow many advantages, warns Marc de Vos. The key question: How will the EU and the USA react if Russia is proven to be responsible for an incident with consequences?
By Marc De Vos
From drone defense to standoff weapons, the EU wants to push ahead with its defense readiness roadmap in Copenhagen. The proposal on Russian state bank funds is also on the agenda. The dispute over Israel sanctions could overshadow the leaders' meeting.
By Stephan Israel
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The airspace over Europe is becoming less safe. Following the intrusion of Russian jets and combat drones into NATO territories, a new drone incident in Denmark and Norway has alarmed the Western defense alliance. The alliance issued a clear warning to Moscow.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
Denmark is investing heavily in its missile defense. Only European manufacturers are being considered. According to the government in Copenhagen, US manufacturers are not being passed over for political reasons.
By Stephan Israel
