NATO plans to deploy an automated defence line along its eastern flank within the next two years, targeting the borders with Russia and Belarus. The strategy will involve a significant increase in weapons stockpiles and the creation of a largely unmanned, robotic zone designed to deter or slow a potential Russian offensive. German Brigade General Thomas Löwin, speaking in an interview with Welt am Sonntag, confirmed the initiative and said it could be operational by the end of 2027. The plan is part of a broader European push to enhance security, with the European Commission proposing new drone‑countermeasures and Poland announcing its own anti‑drone system. The new doctrine, called the Eastern Flank Deterrence Line (EFDL), will rely on sensors, advanced technology and minimal troop presence. The initiative reflects a shift in European security architecture amid heightened concerns over long‑term Russian threats.

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