Belgium admits it couldn’t stop drones over F-35 base reportedly storing US nuclear weapons
Police helicopter lost track of after several kilometers of a chase.
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NATO considers unified rules for downing aircraft that violates Europe airspace, suspected to be Russian
The discussions will center on creating clear guidelines for when members can engage hostile aircraft, particularly fighter jets equipped with air-to-ground missiles.
Germany’s Nazi-era safeguards are preventing its military from shooting down suspected Russian drones
The German military can only shoot down drones over military bases under current law rooted in preventing abuse of German military power, while recent incursions over civilian airports and NATO facilities have exposed the limitations of restrictions.
ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
Phase 0 begins: ISW says Russia is laying psychological groundwork for a future NATO war
Russia’s spy agency now claims the UK is preparing pro‑Ukrainian Russians to stage an attack on a Ukrainian or allied ship in Europe, using Chinese equipment to make it appear China supports Russia, which actually does support Russia.
Germany deploys helicopter after “military” drones shut Munich airport again
The drones escaped before they could be identified — over 6,500 travelers were affected.
Germany might let its army shoot down drones—because the threat is now “very concrete”
As drone sightings grow across northern Europe, Berlin wants the Bundeswehr to take aim.
Taking notes from Ukraine – NATO can’t afford to shoot down cheap Russian drones with expensive missiles: Rutte
Rutte says NATO will deploy new counter-drone technologies within weeks following a series of Russian incursions into the alliance’s territory.
Lithuanian military granted new powers against drones — law revised after border airspace intrusions
The Aviation Law and statute on military force were changed to reflect evolving aerial threats from Russia.
Militarnyi: Russian drone stayed in Polish airspace for 2.5 hours and was never intercepted
Airspace monitoring suggests it crossed 200 km from Ukraine to a village just 40 km from Warsaw.