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F-35s in Poland: The Arrival of the “Hussars” Marks a New Era for Polish Aviation and the Balance of Power
The first three F-35A Husarz fighter jets have arrived in Poland. The aircraft landed on May 22, 2026, at the...
Baltic states increasingly alarmed by drone incursions. A new form of pressure on NATO’s eastern flank
The Baltic states are facing growing concern after a series of drone-related incidents in which unmanned aerial vehicles have violated...
Trump announces 5,000 troops will be sent to Poland. A sudden shift after Pentagon decisions
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland. The information appeared...
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Drone Over Estonia. First Such Success for the “Carpathian Vipers”
A Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon, flying as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, shot down a drone that had...
Pentagon Confirms Delay in Deployment of U.S. Forces to Poland. Reduction of Brigades in Europe Behind the Decision
The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that it is reducing the number of rotational Brigade Combat Teams in Europe...
The Email That Wasn’t Read? Dispute Over the American Message on U.S. Troops in Poland
The Pentagon’s decision to cancel the planned rotation of around 4,000 American troops to Poland caused political and military concern...
Pentagon Halts Troop Rotation to Poland. Congress Surprised, Warsaw Reassures Public
The Pentagon’s decision to cancel a planned rotation of a U.S. armored brigade to Poland has raised concern on both...
Media: Pentagon Reportedly Halted Deployment of Brigade to Poland. Government Denies It, but Concerns Remain
Reports that the Pentagon may have suspended the deployment of a U.S. armored brigade to Poland have sparked political and...
Latvian defence minister resigns after drones fall on Latvian territory. Riga calls for stronger NATO protection
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds has resigned after two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian territory and struck oil storage...
Russian Drone Debris Damages House in Romania. Incident on NATO Territory After Overnight Attack on Ukraine
Debris from a Russian drone fell on Saturday, April 25, on the Romanian city of Galați, located in the south-eastern...
