Baltic NATO Members to Construct 'Drone Wall'

Lithuania, along with five NATO members bordering Russia, have agreed to build a 'drone wall' for border defense amid security concerns linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The countries—Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Norway, and Poland—will use drones and anti-drone systems to enhance border security. The plan aims to prevent provocations and smuggling with advanced UAV technologies.

Lithuania announced that along with five other NATO members bordering Russia, they have agreed to construct a 'drone wall' for border defense amid heightened security concerns due to Russia's war in Ukraine.

The plan, involving the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and anti-drone systems, was reached after discussions between Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Norway, and Poland.

Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite highlighted the initiative's goal to prevent provocations and smuggling using advanced technologies beyond traditional surveillance and physical barriers.