Latvia's president warns Europe lags behind in drone warfare as Ukraine conflict accelerates
Edgars Rinkēvičs says technological advances in aerial combat are moving at "lightning speed" and most NATO countries could not repel a Russian missile attack.
Latvia's president Edgars Rinkēvičs warned in an interview with The Guardian that Europe is falling behind in drone and aerial warfare developments observed in Ukraine, stating that technological advances are moving at "lightning speed." He cautioned that current preparations for aerial defense could become obsolete within a year.
Rinkēvičs also expressed concern that most NATO countries lack the capability to repel a Russian missile attack if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine's borders, according to remarks made during the interview in Washington DC.
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- Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine — The Guardian — World
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