Event Brief
Romania says F-16 shot down drone over its airspace
Filed: Jul 24, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: Romania’s Ministry of Defence said an F-16 engaged and shot down a drone with an air-to-air missile.
WHO: Romania’s Ministry of Defence
WHAT: An F-16 engaged a drone with an air-to-air missile during an air policing mission.
WHEN: Jul 24, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
WHERE: Romania
WHY: The F-16 was carrying out an air policing mission when it engaged the drone.
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