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IISS Report Highlights NATO Air Defence Vulnerabilities Amid Russian Drone Activity

A recent IISS report reveals that nearly 150 drone incursions by Russia occurred across over a dozen European nations within a 19-month timeframe, raising concerns about NATO's air defence capabilities.

Editorial Staff · 2026-07-02 · 1 MIN READ
IISS Report Highlights NATO Air Defence Vulnerabilities Amid Russian Drone Activity

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has released a report detailing nearly 150 incursions by Russian drones into more than a dozen European countries over the past 19 months.

This extensive study underscores potential gaps in NATO's air defence systems, prompting discussions about the alliance's readiness in the face of increasing drone warfare.

As tensions continue to rise in the region, the findings of this report may influence NATO's strategic planning and response to aerial threats.