Part 13/13:
In conclusion, the development of a coordinated European drone defense system marks a significant strategic evolution. It reflects recognition that traditional missile defense mechanisms are insufficient against low-cost, low-flying threats. While challenges remain—primarily bureaucratic delays and high costs—the urgency of the threat from Russia’s expanding drone campaigns compels European nations to act swiftly. Ukraine’s battlefield experience could prove a critical advantage, but time is of the essence, and the continent must move decisively to tighten its skies.