RAF Scrambles Jets Twice to Defend NATO Airspace from Russian Warplanes
RAF fighter jets were scrambled twice in less than 48 hours to intercept Russian aircraft that approached NATO airspace. This highlights the ongoing tension and the constant vigilance required to protect the alliance’s borders. While this might seem like a dramatic event, these kinds of interceptions aren’t uncommon; they’ve been a regular occurrence for decades, a silent, persistent aspect of maintaining security since the end of World War II and the establishment of NATO. The increased media attention now doesn’t necessarily reflect a change in frequency, but rather a shift in public perception or perhaps the news cycle needing a story.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood