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The European Commission declined the Baltic defense ministers' request for an additional €500 million for drone defense, suggesting they seek loans instead. The ministers aimed to integrate drone detection technologies and AI into a unified air defense system. European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius confirmed that the Commission cannot provide the requested funding but mentioned the possibility of additional financing through the SAFE instrument, which offers favorable loans for defense equipment. Concerns about NATO's eastern flank are rising, prompting Poland and Lithuania to develop an international evacuation plan for civilians in case of a major crisis.