Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) has unveiled the "Defense Preparedness Roadmap 2030," which includes the highly anticipated "European Drone Wall" initiative aimed at enhancing defense capabilities against drone threats by 2027 [1][3]. Group 1: Key Projects - The roadmap outlines four major projects: the "European Drone Wall," "Eastern Flank Monitoring," "Air Defense Shield," and "Space Defense Shield" [1][3]. - The "Eastern Flank Monitoring" project focuses on integrating ground defense systems, air defense systems, and anti-drone defense systems to better protect EU eastern member states [3]. - The "Air Defense Shield" aims to create a multi-layered air defense system, while the "Space Defense Shield" emphasizes the protection of EU space assets [3]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - The EU Commission states that these projects will enhance Europe's deterrence and defense capabilities across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains [3]. - The roadmap is set to be presented to EU member states at the upcoming summit on October 23 [3]. Group 3: Challenges and Concerns - The integration of various defense assets for the "European Drone Wall" is seen as a significant challenge, requiring 24/7 coordination among ground radars, fighter jets, low-cost intercept drones, missiles, and electronic warfare systems [5]. - The roadmap also highlights the need to address capability gaps in nine areas, including missile defense, support systems, military mobility, artillery systems, artificial intelligence and cyber, missiles and ammunition, drone and anti-drone defense, ground operations, and maritime operations [5]. Group 4: Geopolitical Context - Recent reports from European countries indicate unidentified drones in their airspace, prompting EU and NATO to agree on creating a "Drone Wall" with reconnaissance, tracking, and interception capabilities [5]. - Russia has repeatedly denied allegations related to drone incidents and warned that the "Drone Wall" initiative could escalate regional tensions, vowing to respond decisively to any perceived aggression [5][7].
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Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-10-16 15:05