European Union weighs creation of air defense shield

Summary

1. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has endorsed the idea.
2. The system would be designed to protect common EU airspace against incoming threats.
3. The political aim is to signal to aggressive states that the EU is united on defence.

References

• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.