Russia Labels Spanish Defense Firm UAV Navigation a 'Potential Target' Over Ukraine Aid
Russia has designated the Spanish defense company UAV Navigation as a potential military target following Spain's commitment to supply additional weapons, including unmanned systems, to Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense published a list of European firms manufacturing drone components for Kyiv, explicitly including UAV Navigation’s address in San Sebastián de los Reyes. While the Ministry framed this as informing Europeans about security threats, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev escalated the rhetoric by labeling these entities legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces. UAV Navigation, part of the Oesía Group, specializes in guidance and navigation systems for unmanned vehicles. The company confirmed its technology is deployed in Ukraine but stated it operates in strict compliance with EU and Spanish regulations. This incident occurs amidst ongoing coordination among Ukraine-supporting nations, where Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles recently promised increased material aid. The Russian list also includes companies in the UK, Germany, Denmark, and other European countries, signaling a broader threat against Western defense suppliers involved in the conflict.
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Russia Labels Spanish Defense Firm UAV Navigation a 'Potential Target' Over Ukraine Aid
Russia has designated the Spanish defense company UAV Navigation as a potential military target following Spain's commitment to supply additional weapons, including unmanned systems, to Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense published a list of European firms manufacturing drone components for Kyiv, explicitly including UAV Navigation’s address in San Sebastián de los Reyes. While the Ministry framed this as informing Europeans about security threats, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev escalated the rhetoric by labeling these entities legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces. UAV Navigation, part of the Oesía Group, specializes in guidance and navigation systems for unmanned vehicles. The company confirmed its technology is deployed in Ukraine but stated it operates in strict compliance with EU and Spanish regulations. This incident occurs amidst ongoing coordination among Ukraine-supporting nations, where Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles recently promised increased material aid. The Russian list also includes companies in the UK, Germany, Denmark, and other European countries, signaling a broader threat against Western defense suppliers involved in the conflict.
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