Poland is investing over €2bn in anti-drone fortifications along its eastern border to counter Russian aerial threats, following recent drone incursions, with plans to complete the system within two years, amid heightened tensions and increased defense spending.
The UK is deploying anti-drone personnel and equipment to Belgium following recent drone sightings near airports and military bases, including a NATO and EU hub, with concerns over hybrid threats and spying operations. The move aims to bolster security amid multiple drone incidents that have disrupted airport operations and raised fears of espionage or hybrid warfare.
A video suggests that Putin's security detail was armed with a Yolka anti-drone interceptor during the Victory Day parade, indicating heightened drone defenses amid threats of aerial attacks, although the footage's authenticity cannot be independently verified.