WSJ reports NATO forces were «wiped out» in Hedgehog 2025 drills, exposing vulnerabilities to mass drone warfare and Baltic defense risks. According to The Wall Street Journal, the episode demonstrated that NATO armies are not prepared for modern drone warfare. More than 16,000 troops from 12 NATO countries took part in the drills. Estonian Lieutenant Colonel Arbo Probal said the exercise achieved its objective, as the defeat forced participants to critically reassess their actions. The article notes that the drills exposed serious tactical vulnerabilities in NATO armies under high-intensity combat conditions, especially with the mass use of drones.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 14, 2026 16:58 UTC