This week, a European defense roadmap will be presented. It will define goals and stages for developing capabilities in key areas, such as anti-drone systems. This was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, during a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, as reported by UNN.
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Regarding European defense. Europe is facing an extraordinary surge in hybrid attacks. Every time a Russian drone or aircraft violates our airspace, there is a risk of escalation, intentional or not. Russia is playing war, and we are moving beyond a hypothetical conflict. To deter war, we must transform Europe's economic power into military deterrence. This week, President von der Leyen and I will present a European defense roadmap
According to her, the European defense roadmap will define goals and stages for developing capabilities in key areas, such as anti-drone systems.
It is clear that we need to strengthen our defense against Russia. Not to provoke war, but on the contrary, to prevent war. This will be a guide on how to do this, and it must also be fully aligned with NATO
EU needs anti-drone systems and funding to move forward - Kallas13.10.25, 13:14
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the recent incursions into European airspace, incidents in surrounding waters, cyberattacks, and election influence campaigns a consistent and escalating "gray zone" campaign against Europe and a hybrid war, noting that Europe must respond, and announcing a roadmap with three key points in two weeks.