EU frontline states agree on need for drone wall, EU defense chief says

PHOTO CAPTION: Illustrative photo via Lithuanian Armed Forces

HELSINKI - Frontline European Union states reached an understanding on the need for a "drone wall" with advanced detection, tracking and interception capabilities, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Friday.

Speaking in Finland after a videoconference with defence ministers from frontline EU members, Kubilius said there is a need to develop additional drone capabilities and that a detailed technical roadmap will be defined with national experts.

(Reporting by Anne Kauranen and Lili Bayer, editing by Bart Meijer // REUTERS)

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