Core Points - NATO member states are focusing on drone defense, defense investment, and support for Ukraine during a meeting in Brussels [1][2] - NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg announced collaboration with the EU to build a "drone wall" to protect member states from drone incursions [1][4] - Germany plans to deploy European fighter jets in Poland and invest €10 billion in drone research [2] - The EU aims to establish a fully functional anti-drone defense system by the end of 2027 [2] Defense Investment and Production - The meeting emphasized increasing defense investments and enhancing defense production capabilities [2] - NATO will implement more anti-drone measures to strengthen defense capabilities [2] - The proposed "drone wall" is envisioned as a networked, multi-layered defense system to quickly detect and intercept suspicious drones [4] Disagreements Among EU Members - Major European countries like France and Italy express concerns over the "drone wall" project [6][11] - Southern European leaders argue that any joint defense project must consider the security of the entire EU, not just the eastern borders [13] - Disputes arise over the allocation of EU budget for the "drone wall," with two-thirds of the funding proposed for Eastern European countries, causing dissatisfaction among Western and Southern European nations [13] US and European Defense Dynamics - The NATO meeting highlighted the conflicting interests between Europe and the US regarding defense integration and military spending [15][17] - The US is pushing for increased military spending from European allies, with a target of 5% of GDP by 2035, which Spain has resisted [17] - US President Trump threatened to expel Spain from NATO due to its refusal to significantly increase military spending [17] Future Defense Strategies - Following the NATO meeting, EU defense ministers will discuss a "defense preparedness roadmap," indicating Europe's attempt to balance strategic autonomy with NATO obligations [21] - The ongoing US dominance complicates Europe's efforts to establish an independent security framework [21]