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Czech UH-1Y Venom helicopters have been deployed to Poland to support NATO's air defenses against drone incursions near Ukraine. This deployment is part of a scheduled rotation and includes two helicopters along with technical support staff.

The Czech Ministry of Defence indicates that this mission is authorized under a bilateral defense agreement. Czech crews have trained intensively in C-UAS tactics and were certified in February. The Venom helicopters can carry troops and are equipped to engage low-altitude threats.

The deployment aims to address the increasing drone threat following violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones. This operation enhances NATO's collective defense capabilities in the region.