# EU countries kicked off their first talks on proposals to build a “wall” of anti-drone defences, after air incursions from Russia rattled eastern members. Focus has sharpened in recent days on the threat to Europe’s airspace as unidentified drones have shut airports in Denmark. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen made a first call for a “drone wall” in a keynote speech earlier this month, hours after NATO shot down Russian drones in Poland. She said it should be a European capability developed together, deployed together, that can respond in real time.
EU countries begin talks on proposals to build anti-drone defences