Britain And France Want To Strengthen NATO's Eastern Flank With Rafale And Eurofighter Fighters
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The Netherlands and the Czech Republic also announced assistance to Poland.
Britain and France have announced their intention to send Rafale and Eurofighter fighter jets to Eastern Europe in connection with the violation of the country's airspace by Russian drones. This was stated by Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysh, Onet reports.
He said Poland's allies have made specific statements of assistance after the Russian drone incident.
In particular, the Netherlands is speeding up the delivery of two of its three Patriot batteries to Poland.
"They are also deciding to deploy short-range air defense and anti-drone defense systems, sending 300 soldiers," the minister added.
The Czech Republic is also expected to send three Mi-17 helicopters, experienced teams and about 1,000 soldiers to Poland, he said.