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Drones shut down Munich airport overnight amid EU debates on building a 'drone wall' to address recent airspace breaches in Poland, Estonia, and other countries, as part of broader defense planning.
NATO leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, have endorsed a major overhaul of the alliance's defense plans in response to potential Russian attacks, inspired by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The new plans outline which member countries would be called upon to respond to an attack in various regions, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean and Black Seas. The aim is to significantly improve NATO's ability to deter and defend against threats, with up to 300,000 troops ready to move to the eastern flank within 30 days. However, concerns remain about the willingness of member countries to commit troops, and political decisions still require consensus among all 31 allies.
The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, will focus on addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including providing support to Ukraine, discussing its potential NATO membership, and ensuring security guarantees to prevent future invasions. The leaders will also discuss Sweden's accession to NATO, defense spending, and the revamp of defense plans in case of a broader conflict with Russia. While not on the official agenda, NATO hopes that Belarus, Russia's ally, will not disrupt the summit or the situation in Ukraine.