AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBaltic Air Policing: French Rafale jets shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace near Berzgale (Latgale) after it crossed from Russia, with Latvia saying it was diverted by “Russian electronic warfare”; air alerts were issued in eastern municipalities and later lifted, and officials stressed NATO’s readiness to defend every part of the country. NATO Drone Shift: A major NATO exercise in Finland underscored how drones and AI are reshaping tactics, warning that traditional armored forces are vulnerable when threats come in swarms and at low altitude. Ukraine War Spillover: Kyiv reported recapturing more territory than it lost in May, while NATO-linked drone incidents across the region continue to raise escalation fears. Corruption Watch: Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau (KNAB) is pushing criminal proceedings against Rēzekne’s former mayor over an expensive spa project and alleged withholding of key cost information. Media Tech: Redge Technologies was selected to build a new unified streaming platform for Latvian Public Service Media. Trade & Security: Latvia restricted access to Russian e-commerce Wildberries and other sites over content tied to Russia’s war and annexation narrative. Aviation Connectivity: Wizz Air signed a Starlink deal to equip its fleet from 2027, following airBaltic’s earlier rollout.
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