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A growing number of NATO allies are calling for harmonising national caveats that hinder the alliance's ability to respond quickly to threats such as airspace violations — but the task is likely to be arduous.
As defence ministers from the 32 member states gathered in Brussels for a meeting on Wednesday, most allies called for a reduction in the use of national caveats in northern or eastern Europe, where an increasing number of airspace violations has been recorded in recent weeks.
Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said "there's room for improvement within the alliance" and that his country's model should "inspire others".
"It's the mandate of the pilot, or commander of the surface vessels to make the call and that's good," he added.
Smoke rises as Poland stages its biggest military exercise of the year bringing together 30,000 troops from the Polish miliary and NATO allies, 17 September, 2025 AP Photo
His Dutch counterpart similarly lamented th
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