Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries
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German defense company Helsing armed U.S. soldiers with HX-2 drones for drills in Lithuania, where they successfully spotted and struck targets. Why it matters: This could be a sign of Helsing breaking into American markets.
Europe’s critical infrastructure faces a growing drone threat, but resilience must move beyond compliance paperwork and into operational readiness.
A drone strike in Romania has reignited fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling into Europe. As incursions multiply across NATO and EU member states, leaders are racing to strengthen defences against a growing threat that blends military pressure,
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NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
An explosive-laden Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania early Friday, injuring two people, its government said, as Moscow’s forces attacked a nearby Ukrainian port.
A Russian drone that was part of an attack on Ukraine went astray and struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people in the NATO member country, Romanian officials said Friday. The incursion added to concerns that the war could spread across the alliance’s borders.
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.
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Latvia sends mobile intercept units to Russian border in wake of drone incursions
"The force teams we plan to deploy to the border in the coming days will be equipped with local interceptor drones," a Latvian military official said.
Finland has long sold itself as Europe’s model of preparedness. This is the country of bomb shelters beneath apartment blocks, emergency grain stashes and a reserve army so large that officials from bigger European capitals mention it with a hint of envy.
Video. Drone makers and defence firms showcased the latest drone detection and counter-drone technologies at a major industry event in Denmark, as European countries step up efforts to address growing security concerns linked to UAV incursions and modern warfare.