The European Union is pushing for the development of drone defense systems. It wants to set up a so-called drone wall along its eastern border following numerous airspace incursions by Russia. Officials are expected to lay out a roadmap to address that threat.

Germany’s role in European defense is also on the agenda in parliament here in Berlin today. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been addressing German lawmakers ahead of next week’s summit of EU leaders. Merz stressed the need for European strength and unity - including a strong Germany - in the face of what he called an increasingly hostile world.

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    9 days ago

    If Germany is involved make sure they don’t call it Project 2031 or something like that, as that means it won’t be done until 15 years later at 10x the initial estimate.

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      9 days ago

      Yeah, delayed or failed procurement projects with cost overruns are such a typical German problem exclusively… 🤣