NATO wants robots, drones to take over security along Russia border

NATO is developing an automated defense zone along its borders with Russia and Belarus to enhance security against potential Russian aggression. This multi-layered system will integrate AI-powered sensors and surveillance networks across land, air, space, and cyberspace to detect enemy movements early and activate defensive measures such as drones, semi-autonomous combat vehicles, land-based robots, and automated air and missile defenses. While the system will operate with significant automation, any use of lethal force will remain under human control. The defense zone aims to cover thousands of kilometers and provide real-time intelligence sharing among NATO members, bolstering existing weapons systems and forward-deployed forces. Poland and Romania are already exploring or preparing to deploy components of this system, with Poland planning to sign a contract for what it calls the largest anti-drone system in Europe, driven by urgent operational needs amid rising concerns over Russian incursions. Denmark is also expected to adopt the system as part of broader efforts to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. The entire automated defense