Russian IL-20M aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea by NATO
The German Air Force dispatched two Eurofighter jets to monitor a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance aircraft that entered neutral…
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Latvia confirms Russian Gerbera drone wreckage found on Ventspils coast
On September 19, 2025, Latvia’s National Armed Forces (NBS) confirmed that drone debris had washed ashore near Vārve…
Poland confirms Polish missile caused house damage during Russian drone raid
Poland has determined that a Polish missile fired at a Russian drone was responsible for damage to a…
Poland urges NATO to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine after drone incursions
Poland has urged NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine following a series of Russian drone incursions…
NATO F-16s scrambled as Russian drone penetrates Romanian airspace
Two NATO F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after a Russian drone penetrated Romanian airspace leading to fierce condemnation…
Unidentified object crashes and explodes in Polish village near Ukraine border
An unidentified object fell from the sky and exploded in a cornfield in the village of Osiny, eastern…
Italian Air Force F-35As dispatched from Estonia to intercept Russian aircraft
Italian Air Force F-35A fighter jets were dispatched to intercept Russian aircraft in its first Baltic Air Policing…
Russian drone overflew Vilnius with explosives, Lithuania urges NATO response
In less than a month, two military-grade drones of Russian design have crossed into Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.…
Thales to buy RTX stake in NATO air command and control joint venture
Thales is set to acquire RTX’s stake in Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control…
NATO fighters scrambled as suspicious aircraft from Belarus crashes in Lithuania
Lithuanian authorities have reported that a suspicious homemade aircraft, resembling a Shahed drone, entered Lithuania from Belarus on…
UK to buy 12 F-35A stealth fighters to restore airborne nuclear deterrent
The UK government has announced plans to purchase 12 new Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters in order to…
NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet to rise to 12 with new Airbus A330 order
As the NATO member countries gather together in The Hague for their latest summit, a new order for…
Portugal orders sixth KC-390, offers platform to NATO allies
Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, opening the door to…
Polish and allied jets scrambled in response to Russian airstrikes on Ukraine
In the early hours of June 9, 2025, the Polish Armed Forces launched a coordinated response involving both…
UK considers return to airborne nuclear deterrent with F-35A jets and US bombs
The United Kingdom is reportedly preparing to revive its airborne nuclear deterrent nearly three decades after abandoning it. …
Swedish Gripens intercept Russian IL-20 in first NATO air policing mission
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets carried out their first interception mission under NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing (eAP)…
Polish President advocates dual nuclear deterrence from NATO and France
Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed support for Poland to benefit from both NATO’s nuclear umbrella and France’s…
RAF fighter jets scrambled 3 times in 3 days to intercept Russian aircraft
The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) has deployed two Typhoon fighter jets multiple times over recent days to intercept…