Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border
Latvia is enhancing its anti-drone defenses along its borders with Russia and Belarus due to recent incursions by drones. The Latvian Army plans to deploy interceptor teams capable of neutralizing incoming military drones within a 10-km radius. This move comes amid rising tensions in the region and challenges posed by the increasing use of small drones.
- ▪Latvia is increasing anti-drone defenses in response to drones entering its airspace.
- ▪Ukrainian drones have been reported to stray into NATO Baltic countries' airspace, causing confusion.
- ▪Latvia plans to deploy interceptor teams consisting of soldiers operating killer drones over the next two weeks.
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Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus borderSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDK Union interceptor drone flies during NATO Innovation Range demo day in the Selija military training field near Viesite, Latvia May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYPublished May 27, 2026, 04:49 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 04:49 PMSELIJA MILITARY BASE, Latvia, May 27 - Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the NATO country, an army official told Reuters.Ukrainian drones have strayed into NATO Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and raising tensions with Russia at a time when U.S.
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