In Latvia, military robots roll across a new communication challenge: woodlands
Several users reported significant challenges with the UGVs’ communication systems, many of them using Starlink, in densely forested areas of the Baltic nation.
Latvian defense minister resigns, following lagging response to drone incursions
Military drone detection systems failed to identify an incoming aircraft, and mobile warnings were not sent to residents’ phones until approximately an hour after it had already crashed.
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‘No warehouses anymore’: Ukrainian troops get drone deliveries to the front
"For those who believe it's about technology, I tell you the solution is about human capital and processes," Marco Criscuolo, NATO's acting head of strategy and policy, told the conference.
Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty
"With this decision, we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom," the joint statement reads.
Baltic defensive bunker line not meant to stop Russian attack, but ‘shape’ it: General
Before leaving his post as head of Estonia's defense forces, Gen. Martin Herem laid out his vision for the ambitious Baltic defensive line project, and dispelled some misconceptions.
Ukrainian units want more sneaky battlefield e-scooters, Latvian firm says
A letter from a Ukrainian unit says the scooters have received "very positive feedback" from soldiers who are using them for "combat tasks," according to Latvian scooter-maker Mosphera.
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Eight ‘capability coalitions’ are rushing arms to Ukraine. Here’s who will donate what. (EXPLAINER)
NATO has established eight different capability coalitions designed to get critical systems or ammo into Ukrainian hands quickly. Here's a deep dive into how they're all faring.
European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine
The pledge comes as a top Ukrainian military official described the criticality of drones in combat, along with other high-tech advances like software known as "Neon."
Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind
The new bunkers, similar to "underground cellars" commonly found in Estonia, are expected to be 35 square metres (377 square feet), hardened to withstand artillery strikes and house up to 10 soldiers.
Getting ahead: Ukraine Defense Contact Group forms 2 coalitions
Latvia is heading up a new drone coalition while Poland will helm another focusing on armor, according to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander.
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Berlin wants a pan-European air defense network, with Arrow 3 ‘set’ as first step
The plan fits into a broader vision, laid out in recent weeks by German chancellor Olaf Scholz, of a united air defense front throughout Europe.
To placate Russia, Israel told Baltic states it would block weapon transfers to Ukraine: Sources
As Russian forces began massing along the Ukrainian border, the Israeli MoD sent word to the three Baltic nations that if they ask to transfer weapons to Ukraine, they will be denied, sources say.
As Russia threatens Ukraine, Baltic nations work to update armored vehicle fleets
Despite small budgets, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are working to strengthen their ground forces to protect their borders with Russia.
With Russia’s Ukraine build-up, NATO faces existential crisis of coherence
As Baltic members pledge arms, European giants France and Germany stay in the background.