NATO fighter jet shoots down drone breaching Romania’s airspace
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
NATO's air defense capabilities were demonstrated when a Spanish F-18 fighter intercepted and neutralized an unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicle entering Romanian airspace. This incident marks the fourth drone downing by Romania in 2024, highlighting increasing security concerns in Eastern Europe's airspace. The interception was conducted as part of NATO's ongoing air policing operations, reinforcing the alliance's commitment to protecting member states' territorial integrity against unauthorized aerial incursions.
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NATO fighter jet shoots down drone breaching Romania’s airspace
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet pilot on a NATO air policing mission shot down a drone illegally breaching Romanian national airspace, the fourth unmanned aircraft the country has shot down this year, Romania’s defense ministry said on Sunday.
