EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius stated this on Espreso TV."The drone wall initiative is indeed very important. And immediately after the provocations against Poland, both I and the President of the European Commission called for the creation of such a 'wall.' However, the name drone wall caused an ambiguous perception among EU member states: some began to ask what this 'wall' would look like and whether we could 100% protect ourselves from any drones. So we decided to slightly change the name. Now the project is called the European Anti-Drone Initiative, although its content has remained the same. First of all, we need to develop effective drone detection capabilities on the eastern flank, in the border region. This, in particular, means the need for radar systems capable of detecting unmanned aerial vehicles. We can also use Ukrainian experience in applying acoustic sensors," commented Andrius Kubilius. According to him, economically viable means for destroying drones are needed. After all, when drones appeared on Polish territory, very expensive missiles were used. The price of one of which, as is known, is about a million euros. Striking a drone that costs, say, 10,000 euros, with a missile for a million is obviously economically inefficient."We need to learn from Ukraine: how to intercept drones, how to use interceptors, how to use electronic warfare means for jamming, and also how to effectively use traditional anti-aircraft artillery or machine guns as part of mobile groups that can also destroy drones. Countries that have their own air forces or military helicopters can also involve them. But in any case, we must develop these capabilities as effectively as possible, and that is why we are already preparing. We continue consultations with the Ukrainian side, because their experience here is extremely important and crucial both for the eastern flank and for all EU countries," noted the European Commissioner.In his opinion, protection against drones is needed not only for the countries of the eastern flank: Poland, the Baltic states, or Romania, where a large number of Russian drones are recorded, but also for countries located deeper in the continent, such as Germany or Denmark. Even Spain and Portugal are not "insured" against potential drone provocations, because Russians can launch them not only from the territory of the Russian Federation, as from Kaliningrad, but also from 'shadow fleet' vessels cruising along the European coast. From such vessels, drones can be launched when they are close enough to large cities, capitals, or ports."Therefore, we need to develop anti-drone capabilities in all EU member states. This is what this flagship project, now called the European Anti-Drone Initiative, is about. We are moving forward and hope to soon reach clearer agreements between member states on further steps, also with the participation of Ukraine, and do so within quite ambitious deadlines," Kubilius summarized.On September 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered partner countries assistance in training to repel Russian drones.On September 19, it became known that after Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland and Romania, the EU decided to use Ukraine's experience to build a 'drone wall.'