From shotguns to AI missiles: How Europe is countering drone threats — Explained

Oct 14, 2025 - 20:00
From shotguns to AI missiles: How Europe is countering drone threats — Explained
The European Commission is accelerating its "drone wall" plan to counter persistent Russian hybrid threats, aiming to create a continent-wide network of sensors and jamming systems. Allied nations are grappling with detecting and neutralizing drones, with responses ranging from advanced air defense to improvised solutions like shotguns, as civilian communities prepare for potential incursions.