NATO Scrambles to Plug Drone Defense Gaps as Russian Incursions Expose Weaknesses

Europe stands on edge as Russian drone incursions increasingly violate NATO airspace, revealing glaring vulnerabilities that threaten the security of America’s allies and, by extension, the United States itself. Poland and Romania have begun deploying the U.S.-made Merops drone-defense system—a compact yet sophisticated technology designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones with artificial intelligence even when satellite links are jammed.This move signals a necessary pivot away from relying solely on expensive jet fighters to counter small, low-flying drones that evade traditional radar. In early September, nearly 20 Russian drones penetrated Polish airspace, forcing NATO forces to scramble multimillion-dollar F-35 jets...