Danish, Russian Drones Interact in Baltic Sea
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A Danish uncrewed surface vessel and a Russian reconnaissance drone observed each other near Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. The interaction occurred after a Russian corvette approached the Danish drone at close range. The Danish drone was testing radar and sonar systems at the time.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing use of drones for reconnaissance and surveillance in sensitive geopolitical areas, and the potential for interactions between opposing forces to escalate tensions.
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