Latvia Deploys Reconnaissance Drones Along Borders With Russia, Belarus
The Penguin C unmanned aerial system is designed to detect moving targets and gather intelligence, TASS reports.
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Latvia has launched a reconnaissance drone system along its borders with Russia and Belarus, according to a report from TASS.
The system in question is the Penguin C unmanned aerial system (UAS), which the report describes as designed to detect moving targets, conduct surveillance and gather intelligence along the monitored border areas.
The deployment reflects heightened attention to border security among Baltic states bordering Russia and Belarus, a trend that has accelerated amid ongoing regional tensions tied to the war in Ukraine.
The report did not specify how many drone units have been deployed, the exact stretches of border being monitored, or the timeline for the system becoming fully operational.
Latvia, along with its Baltic neighbors, has in recent years invested in enhanced surveillance and defense capabilities along its eastern frontier, citing the need for early detection of any unusual activity near its borders.
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