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A drone flies in a live-fire exercise near the northeastern city of Alexandroupolis, Greece, testing domestically-developed drones and counter-drone systems as part of NATO's modernization efforts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. A drone flies in a live-fire exercise near the northeastern city of Alexandroupolis, Greece, testing domestically-developed drones and counter-drone systems as part of NATO's modernization efforts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
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A surge in drone incursions is prompting the EU and NATO to reevaluate their defense systems. Could a drone wall be the answer? Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security Ambassador Julianne Smith weighs in.

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Ambassador Julianne Smith joins the Council as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security.
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