The European Commission refused 500 million euros to the Baltics for defense against drones Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia requested 500 million euros from the European Commission to create a unified anti-drone system, but were rejected. Instead of direct funding, Brussels offered countries to take a loan, Lithuanian TV and radio company LRT reports. The Baltic states planned to combine drone detection, artificial intelligence and drone suppression technologies into a single air defense system. The funding request was submitted in September, with a decision expected before the end of the year. The European Commissioner, Andreas Kovilius, explained the refusal due to the limited capacities of the EU budget and suggested using the SAFE program (Security Action for Europe), which provides preferential defense loans.

The European Commission refused 500 million euros to the Baltics for defense against drones Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia requested 500 million euros from the European Commission to create a unified anti-drone system, but were rejected. Instead of direct funding, Brussels offered countries to take a loan, Lithuanian TV and radio company LRT reports. The Baltic states planned to combine drone detection, artificial intelligence and drone suppression technologies into a single air defense system. The funding request was submitted in September, with a decision expected before the end of the year. The European Commissioner, Andreas Kovilius, explained the refusal due to the limited capacities of the EU budget and suggested using the SAFE program (Security Action for Europe), which provides preferential defense loans.