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Eyes on Kaliningrad

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The image above shows the route of a USAF Northrop Grumman RQ-4B “Global Hawk”  drone (reg. 11-2046, c/s FORTE10). This drone is used for long-range surveillance missions. The map highlights a route that, starting from NAS Sigonella, crosses the Mediterranean and continues towards Eastern Europe, flying over countries like Romania and Poland, with a focus on the border between Poland, Lithuania and Kaliningrad, the Russian enclave.

FORTE10 is one of several aircraft used to monitor the geopolitical and military situation near Ukraine and Russia. The RQ-4B “Global Hawk” drones are equipped with sophisticated reconnaissance systems and are frequently involved in NATO operations to gather information on military movements, particularly during the war in Ukraine. These missions are crucial for aerial surveillance and strategic data collection without risking human pilots, as the drone can operate at high altitudes and for extended periods.

The presence of these aircraft in the region also reflects the tensions between NATO and Russia, especially due to Russian activities near the borders of NATO member countries. Recently, there have been issues with electronic interference, likely caused by Russian jamming, which has led to communication disruptions for drones like FORTE10.

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