Military expert: "Russia would be extremely foolish to allow a confrontation with NATO to escalate."

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025

Der Standard

Drone sightings over Europe test NATO defenses; experts warn against escalation with Russia.

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Military experts suggest that Russia would be extremely foolish to escalate tensions with NATO using drones, as Europe is quickly preparing for such events. Drone defense systems are already being used and more are planned for acquisition by EU and NATO armies. Unidentified drones have been frequently spotted in European countries north of Ukraine, including incidents reported by the Danish military, which also caused temporary disruptions to air traffic in Copenhagen and Oslo.

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