Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions

France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UK

Germany has committed four Typhoon fighters to the mission.

France, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to an enhanced defence of Poland against future Russian drone incursions, Nato leaders announced at a press conference on Friday.

The UK is also expected contribute to the Eastern Sentry mission, which will gradually be expanded across from the Arctic in the north to the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the south to better tackle Russian drones and missiles.