NATO, Russia and drones

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NATO shoots down Russian drones in Polish airspace, accusing Moscow of being ‘absolutely reckless’
Tusk also announced that Poland has invoked Article 4 of NATO, meaning the alliance’s main political decision-making body will now meet to discuss the situation and its next steps.

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Trump responds after NATO forces shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace
Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
Putin's threat to the West: Russia begins huge 'Zapad' military drills involving new Oreshnik nuclear missiles days after using drones to test NATO weaknesses as fears grow over European invasion
Russia and Belarus launched a major joint military exercise on Friday - with Europe still on high alert from an unprecedented intrusion of drones this week.

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NATO Steps Up Defenses After Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace
NATO launches 'eastern sentry' to bolster eastern flank, says Rutte
UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion
“In addition to more traditional military capabilities, this effort will also feature elements designed to address the particular challenges associated with the use of drones,” Mr Rutte said.

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Russian drones force Europe to defend itself after Putin ‘put down a marker’ to NATO
Suspected Russian incursion in Poland raises drone defense questions for NATO

Fighters, Frigate To Help Defend Poland From Drones Under New NATO Operation

Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions.

NATO to beef up defence of Europe's eastern flank after Poland shot down drones

NATO announced plans to beef up the defence of Europe's eastern flank on Friday, two days after Poland shot down drones that had violated its airspace in the first known action of its kind by a member of the Western alliance during Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week

Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland. Now there is fresh unease on NATO’s eastern flank, as Russia and Belarus kick off major military drills to test the readiness of their armed forces.

More Nato countries deploy aircraft and troops to shore up Poland

Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones flew into Poland on Wednesday.

Fearful of Russian aggression, Poles flock to military training

More than 20,000 Poles signed up for voluntary military training in the first seven months of 2025 - in line with record levels last year.
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