Event Brief
U.S. Air Commander explains NATO’s new air defense plan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 15, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET
Summary: Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, NATO Allied Air Command leader and U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, said he has been tasked with enacting new alliance plans to defend against cruise missiles and drones. His remarks followed a NATO drone shootdown after it entered Lithuanian airspace overnight.
WHO: Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe/U.S. Air Forces Africa (USAFE), and Commander of the Allied Air Command
WHAT: Explained the thinking behind NATO’s new air defense plans against cruise missiles and drones.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026
WHERE: Lithuania
WHY: The remarks were prompted by questions about a NATO drone that was shot down after entering Lithuanian airspace overnight.
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