"Poor Coordination".. US Military Shoots Down Drone Belonging to Customs and Border Protection Using Laser
US military used a laser to shoot down a drone belonging to the Customs and Border Protection agency in Texas due to perceived threats to military airspace.
FAA restricts Texas airspace after Pentagon reportedly strikes down Customs and Border Protection drone
The FAA has restricted Texas airspace following the reported shooting down of a CBP drone by a Pentagon-operated laser system.
EIM competition winners tested newly developed airspace protection measures for the first time
The winners of an EIM competition tested new airspace protection solutions developed by Lithuanian companies at a military polygon, highlighting the potential for innovation in national security.
Protection of Airspace: NATO Member Begins 3.5 Billion Euro Project
Following last year's drone incursions in Poland, a NATO member is strengthening its airspace defense by signing a contract for a drone defense system worth 3.5 billion euros.
Sweden is now responsible for the protection of Iceland's airspace
For the first time, Sweden is leading a NATO incident readiness mission, with six Swedish Jas 39 Gripen fighters monitoring Iceland and the North Atlantic.
NATO announced: Croatia will now guard its own sky with Rafales
NATO announced that from January 1, 2026, Croatia will assume full responsibility for the protection of its airspace using modern Rafale fighter jets, integrating them into NATO's air and missile defense system.
What Does Turkey's Mandate to Protect the Airspace of the Baltic States in 2026 Mean?
Turkey has been tasked with protecting the airspace of the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—in 2026 as part of NATO's air policing efforts, following Greece's inability to fulfill the role due to pilot and resource shortages.
Rafales Take Over! The Ministry of Defense Announced When They Will Start Monitoring Croatian Airspace
Starting January 1, Croatia will take over the monitoring and protection of its airspace using Rafale multi-role fighter jets as part of NATO's integrated system and missile defense, according to the Ministry of Defense.