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Why NATO is struggling with Russian drones

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Can NATO protect its skies from Russia? On September 10th NATO experienced the worst-ever violation of its airspace, when 19 Russian drones entered Poland. On paper, the alliance has an incredibly capable air-defence system. But drones present a new threat. Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, explains why

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