Finland and Sweden continue integration training with NATO partners
The air forces of Finland and Sweden have conducted flying maneouvres over the Baltic Sea and in the Baltic States' airsapace.
Hellenic Air Force teams up with US Bomber Task Force
On April 2, 2024, Hellenic Air Force F-16 jets conducted joint training with a U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber over the Mediterranean Sea.
Royal Air Force Eurofighters arrive in Romania for NATO air policing mission
For the next four months the RAF fighter jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command.
Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit achieves training with international fighter jets
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) participated in the latest edition of the Red Flag exercise, a combat training exercise hosted several times a year by the United States Air Force.
German deployable control unit augments NATO defensive posture on Baltic Sea
The German Deployable Control and Reporting Centre (DCRC), call sign Red Hawk, established operational readiness and will augment NATO command and control arrangements in the Baltic Sea region.
B-1B bombers arrive at Morón for latest European bomber task force deployment
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, to make four total U.S. bombers on station and complete the arrival of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-2.
Dutch air defence enters new era with F-35s taking over Benelux airspace patrol
Since 1981, Dutch F-16 fighter jets have been on permanent standby for the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission, safeguarding the airspace of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
NSPA facilitates coordination of NATO military aviation training
Twelve NATO Allies have agreed to further expand military aviation training across the Alliance through the NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) initiative.
NATO Allies strengthen cooperation on military aviation training
Twelve NATO Allies agreed to further expand military aviation training across the Alliance through the NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) initiative.
European air force upgrade plans hindered by F-35 delivery delays
The delayed delivery of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters is causing concern among European buyers, leading to potential capacity gaps and disruptions in training programs for pilots and maintenance engineers.
First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training
The 10 pilots received basic flying, ground school and language training in the UK and will one day form the first line of defence in protecting Ukraine’s skies from Putin’s forces.
Germany to purchase 75 JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the U.S.
The German government has initiated the procurement process for 75 advanced JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range) cruise missiles from the United States.