https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-air-commander-details-thinking-behind-the-alliance-s-new-air-defense-planContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-air-commander-details-thinking-behind-the-alliance-s-new-air-defense-planhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-air-commander-details-thinking-behind-the-alliance-s-new-air-defense-plan#u75197Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:38 +0000NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace. Lithuanian President Nauseda identified the aircraft as Russian and stated it was likely targeting Ukraine. In a separate incident, Italian fighters scrambled after Russian military jets violated Lithuanian airspace. These events occur as the NATO Air Commander outlines the strategic reasoning behind the alliance's updated air defense plan to counter Russian provocations in Europe.Why it mattersLithuania shares a border with Russian-controlled territories, making it a frequent point of friction. Increased airspace viola