During the past year, the skies over Europe have turned into an arena of quiet conflict.
Unexplained drone intrusions and short airspace breaches by foreign military aircraft in several NATO countries have disturbed civilian activities and alarmed both officials and the public.
Although none of these events have resulted in direct conflict, their timing and coordination suggest they are more than a coincidence. Dr. Sean M. Maloney, a history professor at the Royal Military College of Canada, describes what we are seeing as grey zone warfare, the so-called space in between peace and war.
As a Cold War and modern military expert, Dr. Maloney has dedicated his career to studying international conflicts. He served as Historical Advisor to the Canadian Army in Afghanistan, becoming the first Canadian civilian military historian to enter combat since World War 2.
Using exclusive insights from Dr. Maloney, AeroTime explores the patterns, risks, and impact of the ongoing airspace violations in Europe.