From Drones to Bomb Hoaxes: Is Europe’s Civil Aviation Facing a New Form of Hybrid Warfare?

A wave of false bomb threats has triggered flight diversions, emergency procedures and fighter jet scrambles across Europe, raising questions about a possible new tactic aimed at disrupting civilian aviation. On Nov. 5, 2026, fighters were scrambled by NATO air forces in different parts of Europe to respond to potential threats involving civilian airliners. In […]