France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UK
France, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to an enhanced defence of Poland against future Russian drone incursions, Nato leaders announced at a press conference on Friday.
The UK is also expected contribute to the Eastern Sentry mission, which will gradually be expanded across from the Arctic in the north to the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the south to better tackle Russian drones and missiles.
Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary general, said: “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.”
In the early hours of Wednesday 21 Russian drones, thought to be unarmed decoys, crossed the border into Poland. Only three or four were said to have be shot down and one drone flew 160 miles into the country, forcing the closure of four airports.
