Baltic States Request €500M EU Aid for Drone Defense Amid Russian Threat

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have jointly requested €500 million from the European Commission to enhance drone defense capabilities, citing heightened Russian threat. The request, reported by Finland's Iltalehti, signals a coordinated Baltic push for EU-funded military investment, though details on allocation and approval remain unclear. This follows a pattern of increased Baltic defense spending and reflects growing concern over Russian drone activity near NATO's eastern flank.