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European Commissioner Urges Enhanced Defense Against Russian Drone Threats

12/3/2025

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European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius says Russia's provocations, including drone incursions and a Polish rail line bombing, impact warfare doctrines.
He criticizes current defense strategies as inefficient, noting missiles are wasted on low-cost drones.
Kubilius calls for better detection capabilities and a clearer political response to Russian threats.
He points to Ukraine's effective 'drone ecosystem' as a model for operator-producer collaboration.

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European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius says Russia's provocations, including drone incursions and a Polish rail line bombing, impact warfare doctrines.
He criticizes current defense strategies as inefficient, noting missiles are wasted on low-cost drones.
Kubilius calls for better detection capabilities and a clearer political response to Russian threats.
He points to Ukraine's effective 'drone ecosystem' as a model for operator-producer collaboration.