Latvia’s president has cautioned that Europe risks falling behind in the rapid evolution of drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine, warning that current military preparations may become outdated within months. During an interview in Washington, he highlighted the accelerating pace of technological advancements in drone warfare, suggesting that many NATO nations could struggle to counter a large-scale missile assault if the conflict escalates. The remarks underscore growing concerns over Europe’s readiness to defend against modern aerial threats as the nature of warfare shifts dramatically.
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 yearLatvia’s president has warned that Europe is not keeping up with developments of drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine and that most countries in Nato could not repulse an attack by Russian missiles if the conflict expands.The remarks came during a Guardian interview in Washington DC in which Edgars Rinkēvičs said that the technological developments in drone warfare in Ukraine are moving at “lightning speed” and that current efforts to prepare for an aerial war could be obsolete by the middle of next year. Continue reading...
