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.
