Poland Eases Rules for Pilots to Engage Russian Threats as Border Tensions Rise
Poland has loosened rules of engagement for fighter pilots tasked with defending its airspace, according to reporting by Politico, in a move shaped by the intensifying Russian threat on NATO’s eastern flank. The change is designed to give pilots greater latitude to respond to foreign aircraft and incoming aerial threats, including drones and missiles, amid heightened concern over cross-border incidents.
