Latvia to Boost Anti-Drone Defenses Along Russian, Belarusian Borders

In recent weeks, a number of Ukrainian drones directed at military operations against Russia have strayed into NATO Baltic airspace.
Latvia to Boost Anti-Drone Defenses Along Russian, Belarusian Borders
A DK Union interceptor drone flies during NATO Innovation Range demo day in the Selija military training field near Viesite, Latvia, on May 26, 2026. Ints Kalnins/Reuters
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Latvia will boost its anti-drone defenses along its borders with Belarus and Russia, a military official has said, amid a rising number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entering the NATO member’s airspace.

Ukrainian drones conducting missions in Russia have continued to stray into Baltic territory in recent weeks, some incidents sparking orders for civilians to take shelter, with others causing damage to infrastructure.

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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.