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Threats to Europe: "Europe must transform itself into a steel porcupine"

Now5 September 2026 at 15:53

Major-General Isidro Morais Pereira spoke about the military aspects of low-altitude drone incursions and emphasized the need for Europe to transform itself defensively. The title of the intervention states that Europe must become "a steel porcupine," suggesting a more robust and protected military posture.

The military analyst examined the incursion carried out by low-altitude drones, detailing the technical and tactical characteristics of this type of attack. These incursions represent a significant challenge for European defense, requiring new protection strategies.

Morais Pereira emphasized the inevitability of a response from Kyiv to the attacks that have affected Ukraine. This statement indicates that the Ukrainian authorities are prepared to react decisively to the attacks received.

The article comes in the context of growing military threats to Europe, with special focus on drone attack capabilities. The Major-General's intervention aims to alert to the need for adaptation of European defenses in the face of these new forms of warfare.

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