Russia

Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'

More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.

'Shadow economies' are growing. Military planners and operators must take them into account

Black markets prolong wars, defang sanctions, fray alliances, and help rogue governments and groups survive and thrive.

Poland seeks better counter-drone tech after Russian incursion

Warsaw’s foreign minister also hopes the U.S. will send more troops to train with its military.

NATO members say they’re confident, mostly coordinated on how to deal with Russian drone threats

Alliance nations are working to do more together to counter increasing Russian air threats—and downplaying the possibility of a U.S. force reduction in Europe.

Inside NATO’s response to Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace

Russia’s increasing violations of NATO met with new radars, missiles, “calm heads.”

NATO will ‘not hesitate’ to act if Russian threats continue, says Estonian defense minister

An alliance declaration about increased air defenses for Eastern Europe is expected on Tuesday.