The EU is considering a “drone wall” on NATO's eastern border
Will NATO’s eastern flank have a drone defense shield? Such a proposal was presented by Andrius Kubilius, European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space.
According to Reuters, EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius is expected to organize a meeting next week regarding the potential creation of a “drone wall” on NATO’s eastern flank. Defense chiefs from EU member states are set to participate in the talks. Ukraine would also be a co-creator of the Eastern Defense Shield.
Important exchange with Foreign Affairs Minister @BudrysKestutis on 🇱🇹 and the 🇪🇺 defence priorities.@EU_Commission 🇪🇺 is stepping up for Eastern flank Member States through #SAFE & developing the Eastern Defence Shield #DroneWall together with Ukraine 🇺🇦 #DefenceReadiness2030 pic.twitter.com/wqRxv0dG5U
— Andrius Kubilius (@KubiliusA) September 18, 2025
During Thursday’s conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys Kęstutis, Kubilius also confirmed that through the SAFE program, the European Commission will increase its support for the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.
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The idea of establishing a joint counter-drone shield in countries such as Poland, Finland, and Lithuania first emerged last year.
