Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina welcomed the European Union's plan to establish the so-called 'Drone Wall' along the bloc's eastern border, but called the idea 'very raw.' She expressed this opinion in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
"No one really knows all the details. We really need to cooperate with other European countries because right now the threats from drones reach not only the Baltic states but also Copenhagen and other countries in Europe," said Silina.
Just four days ago, Evika Silina said that a wall of drones along NATO's eastern flank could be 'feasible' within 'a year to a year and a half.'
However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not believe this, stating that it would be impossible to 'implement in the next three to four years.'
What is the 'Drone Wall'
The idea of creating a 'wall against drones' was proposed a month ago by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that it is 'relevant and necessary because ultimately we cannot afford to spend millions of euros or dollars on missiles to destroy drones that cost only a couple of thousand dollars.'
The discussion apparently revolves around a coordinated network of drone tracking means—possibly using tools such as radars, jammers, and acoustic sensors—along with improved information sharing.
An informed source from Bloomberg characterized the creation of this 'wall' as a PR move masking a complex reality.
Another source from the publication pointed to the difficulty of creating a 'drone wall' along the eastern border of the EU: there is a significant number of passenger and cargo planes constantly in European airspace, which greatly increases the risks.
