EU Commissioner for Defense and former Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius, in an interview with Gazeta Wyborcza, urged Europe to learn from Ukraine to effectively counter the threat of Russian drones.He emphasized the need to create a European “drone wall” and a comprehensive defense ecosystem similar to Ukraine’s — one that combines advanced technologies, real-time feedback, and flexible production.Kubilius admitted that Europe lags behind in detecting and countering small, slow, low-flying drones.“We discussed openly and honestly that our ability to detect enemy drones is insufficient. We must learn this from Ukrainians,” he said. According to him, Ukraine uses special radars, acoustic sensors, and an integrated command system that allows quick responses to threats.The commissioner highlighted the uniqueness of Ukraine’s model: “Ukrainians have built an entire technological ecosystem that protects their country.” It includes drone manufacturers, military operators, engineers adapting equipment for frontline needs, and analysts processing combat data. “This helps us understand where the threat comes from and how to defend against it most effectively,” Kubilius added.A recent meeting in Helsinki with defense ministers from ten EU countries confirmed the need for cooperation with Ukraine. “We agreed that each country will appoint a representative for drone defense. These representatives, along with military officials, will travel to Ukraine to discuss our needs with local experts,” Kubilius said. He also praised the flexibility of Ukraine’s defense industry, based on startups that continuously improve equipment through battlefield experience.Kubilius warned of the scale of the threat: “Ukrainians say they need four million drones on the front line to fight Russian equipment. If they have such needs, we must assume Russia has similar capabilities.” He stressed that without preparation, Europe could face “a tragic lesson on the battlefield.”Regarding funding, the commissioner noted that Europe has already provided €60 billion in military aid to Ukraine but said this is not enough. “Perhaps soon we’ll be ready to give Ukrainians money from frozen Russian assets so they can produce the weapons they need,” he suggested. Kubilius is convinced that Ukraine’s success is key to weakening Putin’s regime: “Putin’s power can only be weakened by Ukraine’s success. That’s why he started this war — to prevent that success.”On July 28, Kubilius reaffirmed that the European Union will remain committed to Ukraine’s defense regardless of U.S. decisions.On September 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered partner countries training assistance in repelling Russian drones.On September 19, after Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland and Romania, the EU decided to use Ukraine’s experience to build a “drone wall.”