Estonia is committed to security. “Drone wall” is to be created
Estonia does not suspend the implementation of the drone wall, a task involving the detection and eradication of hostile unmanned workers. The initiative is intended to "prevent human losses", politicians say. The European Commission has decided not to grant additional funds, but the government ensures that it has the right resources. Activities related to the detection of drones at the east border of the country are to begin by the end of 2027.
The head of the Estonian MMA Igor Taro claims that the ‘mur of drones’ is important element Broadly understood national defence.
– Everything about the border, is the highest priority, due to the fact that Ukrainian experience has shown how crucial it is to be able to detect and combat drones. This is simply a crucial infrastructure investment and if we want to prevent human losses as much as possible in the event of a possible military crisis, No uncertainty it's profitable. said the Minister in an EYR interview published on Wednesday.
Estonia: ‘Mur drones’, however, will rise. The country has the means.
Igor Taro besides recalled that Estonia received over €22 million from the European Union under the Financial Support Instrument for Border Management and Visa Policy. However, a large part of these measures were allocated to anti-drone installations.
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In addition, at the end of last year the government decided to support the task with EUR 12 million spread over a period of 3 years.
"Dron Wall" in Estonia. Poland besides proposed it
The creation of a ‘drone wall’ in accordance with the guidelines of the police department and border defender should be equal to setting up fresh installations and drone detection and control networks. This should take place along the east border of Estonia, as well as in the 4 largest cities of the country: Tallinn, Narwa, Tartu and Parnawie.
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The proposal to build a "drone wall" was announced last spring. They took part in the initiative countries bordering Russia – Baltic countries, Poland, Finland and Norway. Estonia, the main applicant for European Union funding, applied for a full of EUR 4 million.
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