Russia Uses Secret Fleet to Probe NATO Drone Defenses as Alliance Meets in Turkey
A report warns that Russia is using a shadow fleet to test NATO drone defenses ahead of a meeting in Turkey where drone warfare will be a top agenda item. The investigation revealed Russia's use of old sanction-busting ships to probe the alliance's capabilities.
A report warns that Russia is using a 'shadow fleet' of old, sanctioned ships to test NATO drone defenses ahead of a high-level meeting in Turkey, where allies are set to discuss the growing threat of drone warfare and potential Russian aggression. The move is seen as part of Russia's efforts to probe NATO's defenses and gather intelligence on its capabilities. As NATO prepares to strengthen its drone defenses, the report highlights concerns that Russia may be trying to disrupt or hack into these systems. The shadow fleet is comprised of vessels that were previously used for sanction-busting operations in the Arctic region.
