Imagine a world where millions of drones fill the skies—not science fiction, but a reality threatening Europe! Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defense, is sounding the alarm: Europe must start building a drone army NOW because Russia already has around five million of these flying war machines ready for battle. Yes, you read that right—FIVE MILLION! Ukraine, which has already shown how drones can be deadly weapons, produced about 1.3 million drones last year and expects to produce over four million this year. The future of warfare is here, and Europe risks being left weaponless in this new drone war.
The ‘Valley of Death’ on Ukraine’s front line is a place where drones control every inch of space. Tanks survive only six times in this zone because drones have become the main hunters on the battlefield. Kubilius warns that if Russia orders an attack on a NATO country, Europe must have the capacity to respond with millions of drones. Lithuania, for example, which shares a border with Russia and Belarus, would need about three million drones for a year if war breaks out.
But it’s not just about numbers. Europe must be ready to rapidly produce and adapt drone technology because storing outdated models won’t help. There’s no time to wait! German startup Stark is already testing hovering munitions for Ukraine, while Alpine Eagle is developing drone interceptors with radar that can detect enemy drones up to 5 kilometers away. Yet NATO is not prepared for a massive drone attack, and drone procurement is laughably small compared to what Russia and Ukraine have.
At the NATO summit, members agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, focusing heavily on drone technology and air defense. But is that enough? While Europe whines and debates, Russia and Ukraine are already fighting the war of the future. If you think this is just another weapons story, think again. This is a race for survival, and Europe is at the starting line with its hands tied.
So next time you see a drone flying overhead, ask yourself—is it just a toy or the dawn of a new era of war? And while we wait for our leaders to grasp the seriousness of the situation, maybe it’s time for you to speak up. Or just laugh at the madness. Who knows, maybe your comment will be the one to wake Europe from its security slumber.
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