Poland and Baltics outpace Western Europe in hybrid defense

nzz.ch (German)

The discovery of an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport exposed major Western European gaps in countering suspected Russian hybrid attacks, while Baltic states and Poland are racing to bolster defenses. Estonia installed detection systems after a drone hit a power plant in March; Latvia plans border anti-drone systems by late September; Lithuania shot down Belarusian balloons that closed its airport. Germany has only started procurement, with Frankfurt equipped and Munich finishing its tender. Poland protects only Warsaw airport and plans a comprehensive eastern border system by 2027. Other threats include Belarusian migrant pressure, sabotage of rail links, and tunnels dug under border fences.


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