France Sends Rafale Jets to Poland After Russian Drone Incursions
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will deploy three Rafale fighter jets to Poland to strengthen the protection of Polish airspace and NATO’s eastern flank, following recent incursions by Russian drones.
The French leader explained that this decision fulfills a commitment he made to Poland’s Prime Minister during discussions the previous day. The deployment is intended to bolster NATO’s collective defense posture in the face of escalating Russian actions near allied borders.
Macron also spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, both of whom are engaged in reinforcing air defense and security along Europe’s eastern frontier. The coordination reflects NATO’s unified response to what allies view as growing provocations by Moscow.
“The security of the European continent is our highest priority,” Macron said, stressing that France and its partners will remain resolute. “We will not give in to Russia’s increasing intimidation.”
The move comes as part of wider NATO measures to reassure allies most exposed to Russian aggression and to deter any potential escalation beyond Ukraine. France’s decision to mobilize Rafale jets underlines its commitment to collective security and its readiness to act swiftly in defense of allied territory.
With tensions continuing to rise on NATO’s borders, the deployment of French air power sends a clear signal of alliance solidarity and determination to uphold European security against external threats.
