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The Baltic nations are additionally looking to align their defense strategies with emerging technological trends while not underestimating the classic military principles of fortification. The formation of fortified lines is oriented towards maintaining flexibility and adaptability within their military strategies, a concept that contrasts with the static defenses of the past seen in structures like France's Maginot Line. Marta Kepe from the RAND think tank highlights that the Baltic states' new defenses seek not just to erect walls but rather to enhance deterrence through agility and responsiveness.
In a broader regional context, Poland, too, is making strides with its East Shield initiative, investing heavily in defense infrastructure against potential threats from Russia and Belarus.