ECFR Report Urges Cost-Effective Drone Defense for Europe's Eastern Flank

The European Council on Foreign Relations published a report outlining strategies for Europe to counter drone threats affordably, highlighting the cost asymmetry where cheap drones force expensive interceptions. The report proposes new approaches to protect NATO's eastern flank, reflecting growing concern over drone swarms as seen in Ukraine. The specific recommendations and their adoption remain uncertain, but the report signals a policy shift toward cost-effective counter-drone solutions.