Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Edgars Rinkēvičs says drone warfare in Ukraine is moving at ‘lightning speed’ and efforts to prepare for an aerial war could be obsolete by next year
TL;DR
- Latvia's president warns Europe is not keeping up with drone and aerial warfare developments in Ukraine.
- Current air defense and drone defense systems in Europe and NATO could struggle against Russian missile attacks.
- There are significant delays in the supply of crucial air-defense missiles like Patriot, with replenishment potentially taking years.
- Poland's prime minister warned Russia might test NATO's commitment to collective defense with drone or missile strikes.
- Acts of sabotage, cyber-attacks, and drone/missile incidents are seen as Russia testing European resolve.
- Concerns exist about European allies meeting defense spending goals and building real capabilities.