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NATO Baltic Air Policing downs drone in Latvian airspace
NATO Baltic Air Policing jets downed a drone over Latvia near the Russian border after Latvia linked the incursion to Russian electromagnetic warfare.
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Latvia’s Drone Incidents Become a Governance Test for NATO’s Eastern Flank
Latvia’s drone incursions have become a NATO eastern-flank governance test, driving urgency on C-UAS, warning systems and air-defence deliveries despite limited time before elections.
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SPH Engineering launches niche drone marketplace for high-end sensors and rentals
SPH Engineering has launched a niche drone marketplace spanning 38 countries, prioritising specialist sensors and rentals for GPR, magnetometry, bathymetry and methane detection.
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Latvia’s new PM puts counter-drone air defence at the top of the agenda
Latvia’s new PM Andris Kulbergs elevates counter-drone air defence and border security after stray drones hit oil infrastructure, accelerating policy and liability decisions ahead of October elections.
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Latvia’s new coalition bets on drone-war expertise after strikes hit oil sites
Latvia’s incoming coalition is prioritising counter-drone security after stray Ukrainian drones hit oil facilities and toppled the previous government.
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Latvian intel: drones drive up to 80% of Ukraine war casualties
Latvia’s SAB assesses drones cause 70–80% of Ukraine war casualties, accelerating tactics while constraining maneuver and raising the premium on sustained Western support.