NATO considers aggressive measures to Russian airspace violations
(MENAFN) NATO is reportedly considering more aggressive measures in response to repeated Russian airspace violations, including allowing pilots to engage unauthorized Russian aircraft and expanding the alliance’s military presence near Russia’s borders, according to reports.
The discussions come after weeks of Western claims that Russia has repeatedly breached EU airspace, allegations Moscow denies. Estonia and Poland, among other countries, reported Russian aircraft entering their airspace last month. Additionally, some Western media outlets have suggested that Russia may be linked to drone incidents affecting air traffic in other EU nations, though Moscow has dismissed the claims, citing a lack of evidence.
According to sources, several NATO members are debating “a more forceful response” to perceived Russian threats. Proposed measures include arming surveillance drones currently used to monitor Russian military activity and revising engagement rules to allow fighter pilots along NATO’s eastern frontier to act more quickly against potential threats. Other options under consideration involve conducting military exercises directly along the Russian border.
One key priority is simplifying the alliance’s current rules of engagement, which vary between member states. In some countries, pilots must visually confirm targets before taking action, while others allow engagement based on radar data or the estimated trajectory and speed of an incoming aircraft.
The discussions, initially led by NATO states bordering Russia and supported by France and the UK, have expanded into broader alliance-level deliberations, though officials emphasize that the talks are still in early stages. Some governments advocate for strong deterrence policies, while others caution restraint to avoid triggering direct confrontation.
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