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MILITARY1d ago'NATO's KPI is peace', Latvia's foreign minister saysBaiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, believes NATO's eastern flank is well protected at a time when it is facing heightened tensions. Latvia and its Baltic neighbours are once again on alert amid growing concerns over Russian drones and airspace violations.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY4d agoTwo Latvians Who Had Entered a UK Military Base Were ReleasedTwo citizens were released under conditions after being detained at a military base in England. Police are still investigating. The men, suspected of intrusion, were arrested after a security breach. They are not linked to the previous incident in Fairford.Clarín
MILITARY5d agoUK: Two Latvian men arrested for breaking into RAF baseThe men were arrested for breaching a perimeter fence at a UK air base that houses US and NATO intelligence operations. The incident comes after an alleged terror plot at another air base in England was foiled recently.DW News [en]
MILITARY5d agoBritish police arrest two Latvian nationals at RAF Molesworth, a military base housing U.S. and NATO intelligence operationsTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing at a Royal Air Force base in Cambridgeshire, north of London, Sky News reported, citing police.Meduza [en]
MILITARY5d ago2 Latvians Arrested after Breaching Perimeter of RAF Molesworth, UK Air Base Used by USCounterterrorism police said the men were found inside the perimeter of R.A.F. Molesworth, a base used by the United States, raising concerns about security.NYT World
MILITARY5d agoTwo Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breachPolice say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked ​to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY5d agoTwo Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubsFrance 24 [en]
MILITARY5d agoUK Ministry of Defence patrols arrest 2 Latvians near RAF baseUK Ministry of Defence security patrols arrested two Latvian men near an RAF (Royal Air Force) base that houses US and Nato intelligence operations, police said on Thursday. The base, RAF Molesworth, 112km (70 miles) north of London, is operated by the US Air Force and includes intelligence staff from the US Africa Command and the Nato Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The two men, who live in the UK were initially arrested at 2am...South China Morning Post
MILITARY5d agoTwo Latvian nationals arrested after trespassing on military base in EnglandThis trespassing incident follows the incident that occurred near RAF Fairford military base in southwest England on September 27. 'There is nothing to suggest' at this stage that the two events are linked, according to British police.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 19Europe falls behind in drone warfare technology, vulnerable to Russian missile attacks — Latvian PresidentUkrinform [en]
MILITARYSep 17Germany sending fighter jets to Latvia to protect election from drone incidentsGermany will send four Eurofighter jets to defend Latvian airspace during upcoming elections, amid concerns over drone incursions from Russia and Belarus.Defense News
MILITARYSep 16Germany to send fighter jets to Latvia during election amid drone threatLatvia's election is set for Oct. 3 and Riga has asked Germany for backup.Politico Europe
MILITARYAug 14NATO warplane shoots down drone above LatviaA NATO warplane shot down a drone above Latvia. This represents a military interception and defensive action in the airspace of a NATO member country.europesun.com · Russia
MILITARYAug 14NATO jets shoot down drone over LatviaJets have shot down a foreign drone over Latvia after it entered the Baltic state's airspace. Its origin remains unclear, but the incident adds to concern over repeated incursions along NATO's eastern flank.DW News [en]
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 14NATO jets shoot down drone over LatviaNATO jets successfully shot down a drone over Latvia. This represents a military action involving NATO forces in the region.politico.eu · United States
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 14Nato jets shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspaceA drone entered Latvian airspace and was shot down by Italian Eurofighter jets, the military said on Friday. The decision to shoot it down was taken to avert a threat to Latvia’s population, Defence Minister Raivis Melnis said. An air alert was lifted after the drone was intercepted, Latvia’s military said on social media, after authorities had urged people across the Baltic state to avoid going outside and seek shelter. A spokeswoman for Latvia’s military said the drone was shot down over a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 14NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspaceLatvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze thanked Italy for 'maintaining [the] integrity of NATO airspace.'Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 14NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern LatviaFrance 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 6NATO Shield Wont Save Latvia From Russian Retaliation – Foreign MinistryA foreign ministry has stated that NATO's defensive shield will not protect Latvia from potential Russian retaliation. This report indicates ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in the region.sputnikglobe.com