Slovak Defense Minister Admits Gap in Air Defense, Army Cannot Shoot Down Drones

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák acknowledged a significant gap in the country's air defense capabilities, revealing that the military currently lacks the authority to shoot down unauthorized drones. The admission highlights vulnerabilities in Slovakia's airspace security at a time when drone incidents have become increasingly common across Europe. The opposition Freedom and Solidarity party (SaS) warned that constitutional amendments being considered by the government could be motivated by efforts to create public fear rather than address genuine security concerns.