Are Drone Incursions Europe’s New Normal?

NATO suspects Russia is responsible for recent airspace violations in Lithuania, raising concerns about whether drone incursions are becoming a new normal in Europe. Simultaneously, USAFE Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds expressed excitement regarding the future of Collaborative Combat Aircraft. He shared specific vignettes detailing how CCA drones will be employed across the European theater to enhance Air Force capabilities, highlighting the strategic shift toward integrating autonomous systems into regional defense operations and aerial combat strategies.