NATO will bolster the defense of its eastern flank following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace this week, announced Secretary General Mark Rutte on September 12. The alliance will launch an operation to ‘further reinforce its posture along the eastern flank,’ Rutte told journalists in Brussels. He revealed plans to establish an ‘eastern shield’ to enhance European defenses, noting that Russian airspace violations are increasing in frequency. The shield will involve contributions from multiple allies, including Denmark, France, the UK, Germany, and others.