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NATO working on defensive moves after Poland drone incident

12 September 2025 00:53 (UTC +04:00)

NATO is preparing a defensive military measures in response to the drone incursion in Poland to strengthen deterrence across the alliance’s eastern flank, according to a person familiar with the matter, APA reports citing Bloomberg.

There will also be a political response, according to the person, who requested anonymity to discuss private matters. An initial one was delivered on Wednesday, with Secretary General Mark Rutte and other allied leaders condemning Russia’s “reckless behavior.”

The military response will be coordinated by Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich, who is responsible for planning and executing all the alliance’s military operations, according to the person.

His command is now assessing the situation and what supplies, if any, would be needed, the person said. NATO is a defensive alliance and any response would focus on strengthening its deterrence posture.

“Looking forward, there’s absolutely more to be done,” Grynkewich said in Vilnius on Thursday. “There are enhancements to weaponry to get to lower-cost engagement, that nations have been experiencing with, will continue to push with all the nations of the alliance.”