Ukraine Joins NATO's Major Anti-Drone Exercise for the First Time

The 11-day drill in the Netherlands tested advanced drone countermeasures with participation from over 20 countries.

Ukraine's participation in NATO's anti-drone exercise marks its first involvement in such drills, reflecting the growing importance of drone warfare.
The exercise involved more than 450 representatives from 19 NATO countries and three partner nations, testing over 60 counter-drone systems and technologies.
The drills concluded with demonstrations of jamming and hacking drones, highlighting the evolving threat and the need for advanced countermeasures.
A recent large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian arsenal underscored the critical role of drones in the ongoing conflict.
NATO officials emphasized the urgency of improving drone warfare capabilities, noting the alliance's current shortcomings in a high-intensity conflict scenario.