The authorities of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have asked NATO to “accelerate” the capabilities to detect and intercept drones, following the latest incursions suffered by the Baltic countries, which they attribute to the regional consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“NATO’s efforts to strengthen air defense, including countering drones, must be accelerated. Allies must urgently reinforce the necessary capabilities for effective detection and interception,” a joint statement from the Defense Ministries of the three Baltic countries has claimed.
Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania state that NATO’s presence in the Baltic States must “be maintained and further strengthened” – they currently have aircraft and air defense systems – understanding that the military organization must play a role in “countering all aerial threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles.”
Additionally, the authorities of the Baltic countries advocate for “decisive measures” to develop their own air defense but refer to the recent incidents “driven by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine” to insist on the need to “continue strengthening a multi-layered air defense.”
The recent incidents “highlight the urgent need to continue improving preparedness and investing in defense capabilities,” the joint text emphasizes, which notes that the Baltic countries are in line with the commitment to dedicate 5% of GDP to defense. “We prioritize the acquisition of air defense capabilities and the development of drone and anti-drone systems, as well as acoustic sensors,” they emphasize, while also calling for more EU funding projects.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have reported drone incursions into their airspace for consecutive days this week, raising concerns in the region about increased activities related to the conflict on Ukrainia. The authorities of the three countries have taken measures to investigate and address these violations of their airspace.
Although there have been no casualties, the authorities of these countries have denounced the increasing number of incidents, which they consider “a clear indication that Russia’s war against Ukraine is generating a broader regional risk.”
The authorities of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have asked NATO to “accelerate” the capabilities to detect and intercept drones, following the latest incursions suffered by the Baltic countries, which they attribute to the regional consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“NATO’s efforts to strengthen air defense, including countering drones, must be accelerated. Allies must urgently reinforce the necessary capabilities for effective detection and interception,” a joint statement from the Defense Ministries of the three Baltic countries has claimed.
Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania state that NATO’s presence in the Baltic States must “be maintained and further strengthened” – they currently have aircraft and air defense systems – understanding that the military organization must play a role in “countering all aerial threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles.”
Additionally, the authorities of the Baltic countries advocate for “decisive measures” to develop their own air defense but refer to the recent incidents “driven by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine” to insist on the need to “continue strengthening a multi-layered air defense.”
The recent incidents “highlight the urgent need to continue improving preparedness and investing in defense capabilities,” the joint text emphasizes, which notes that the Baltic countries are in line with the commitment to dedicate 5% of GDP to defense. “We prioritize the acquisition of air defense capabilities and the development of drone and anti-drone systems, as well as acoustic sensors,” they emphasize, while also calling for more EU funding projects.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have reported drone incursions into their airspace for consecutive days this week, raising concerns in the region about increased activities related to the conflict on Ukrainia. The authorities of the three countries have taken measures to investigate and address these violations of their airspace.
Although there have been no casualties, the authorities of these countries have denounced the increasing number of incidents, which they consider “a clear indication that Russia’s war against Ukraine is generating a broader regional risk.”