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October 16, 2025
UAV NEWS
NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia



Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 15, 2025
NATO and the EU on Wednesday sought ways to boost anti-drone defences, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions. High-profile incidents in Poland and Estonia have set off a flurry of activity from European officials to plug gaps in the continent's defences. NATO has launched a new mission and beefed up forces on its eastern border, but it is playing catch-up as it tries to tap Ukraine's experience and get to grips with the drone threat from Moscow. ... read more

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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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