EUROPE is gearing up to build a massive layer of defence dubbed the "drone wall" to deter Russian incursions into Nato airspace.

After Moscow 's repeated - and unprovoked - aerial invasions threatening Europe's security, the continent is now on a war footing to fight Vladimir Putin's aggression .

European defence ministers agreed on Friday to develop a "drone wall" along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe 's airspace.

The decision comes after a spate of incidents in which Europe's borders and airports have been tested by rogue drones.

Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a multi-layered air-defence system that could tackle a wave of drone incursions launched by

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