Latvian Defense Minister Resigns Over Drone Incursions

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds resigns following drone incursions.

Credit: Latvian Defense Ministry
LONDON—Latvia’s defense minister has resigned after uncrewed air systems entered the country’s airspace. Defense Minister Andris Sprūds was asked to step down by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on May 10 after a trio of uncrewed air systems (UAS) entered Latvian airspace on May 9. Two crashed into empty...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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