Latvia's Prime Minister Spoke About an Odd Incident Involving Anti-Drone Systems
Latvia had previously purchased anti-drone systems but failed to provide them with the necessary ammunition. This was stated by the country’s Prime Minister, Andris Kulbergs, while commenting on the situation on the LETA podcast *Politiķi! Kas tas vispār bija?!*.
Kulbergs addressed the issue while answering questions about drone incidents and the activities of former Defense Minister Andris Spruds. When asked whether he was referring to systems purchased during Spruds’ tenure for which the necessary ammunition had not been procured, Kulbergs did not give a specific answer.
“The equipment was purchased, but they forgot to buy the ammunition,” said Kulbergs, adding that such a situation did indeed occur. He did not specify exactly which procurement or system was involved, nor which agency was responsible for the failure to purchase the ammunition.
Kulbergs stated that it is currently not possible to disclose all the details regarding drone incidents and defense capabilities, as this matter is still being resolved. At the same time, he noted that Latvia calls itself a major player in the field of drones, but “there is no real substance behind this.”
According to the prime minister, a unified system is currently being developed to coordinate the actions of the Border Guard and the Ministry of Defense. The system is also drawing on Ukraine’s experience to control airspace and neutralize the threat posed by drones using anti-drone measures rather than expensive missiles.
Source: Delfi
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