"NATO is deploying a Turkish drone carrier to the Baltic Sea to boost its surveillance and defense in response to "repeated" Russian airspace violations, the alliance announced on Friday. The TCG Anadolu will support Eastern Sentry, a defensive operation the alliance launched in September after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, forcing a military response. The Turkish drone carrier is deploying toward the coast of Latvia, where it will contribute to air surveillance and defense along NATO's eastern edge."
"Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, one of three operational-level NATO headquarters, said in a statement on Friday that the deployment of the Anadolu follows "repeated airspace violations" that have been attributed to Russia. JFC Brunssum called the deployment "a clear signal to the east" and said that it "sends an unmistakable message" that NATO is prepared to defend its territory. It's unclear when the carrier will arrive on station and how long it will remain there."
NATO is sending the Turkish drone carrier TCG Anadolu to the Baltic Sea to enhance surveillance and air defenses along its eastern flank. The vessel will support Eastern Sentry, a defensive operation launched after Russian drones entered Polish airspace and prompted a military response. The carrier will operate near Latvia's coast to contribute to air surveillance and defense along NATO's eastern edge. Allied forces have been surging fighter jets and warships to the Baltic in response to Russian drone incursions. JFC Brunssum described the deployment as a clear signal that NATO is prepared to defend its territory. Arrival timing and deployment duration remain unclear.
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