A Realist View of Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’

Political expectations may differ from the operational reality.

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European capitals and NATO partners are getting serious about a “drone wall” for Europe’s eastern flank. Public pressure and a series of recent incursions by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in multiple European states have pushed air defense onto national agendas. While drones can be used as weapons themselves (and often are in war zones), […]

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Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.