Military experts convene at the DACCC to discuss Air Offensive Operations
More than twenty participants from several NATO Nations convened for discussions revolving around the deployment of highly manoeuvrable stealth […]
Demonstrating cohesion, NATO jets train across borders
NATO jets from Belgium, France and Poland honed their skills during cross-border flying training practicing aerial manoeuvres and Air Policing drills.
Netherlands opens F-35 maintenance facility at Woensdrecht Air Base
The Netherlands has inaugurated the F-35 National Air Vehicle Depot at Woensdrecht Air Base, positioning itself as one of the first European countries to independently perform major maintenance on F-35 fighter jets.
NATO jets kick-off year with first tactical flying course in Spain
More than 30 jets from NATO and Partner air forces are ready to conduct the first multinational Flying Course and apply NATO tactics, techniques and procedures at the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP).
Typhoon TyTAN – keeping the “backbone of UK combat air defence” airborne
The Typhoon jet, also known as the Eurofighter Typhoon, is considered the backbone of UK combat air defence along with European and international allies.
Significant training opportunities for NATO AWACS during TLP Flying Course 2024
NATO AWACS is taking part in the first Tactical Leadership Program (TLP) Flying Course of 2024, held in Albacete, Spain, from 29 January to 2 February.
The Czech Republic joins the F-35 Lightning II global team
The Czech Republic government signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) making official its intent to procure 24 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Czechia and Germany plan future air cooperation
Germany plans to introduce the first F-35 aircraft into service in 2026, and the first planes are expected to arrive in Czechia at the beginning of the next decade.
U.S. approves F-16 C/D fighter and weapon systems sale to Turkey
The U.S. Department of State has greenlighted Turkey's request for the purchase and upgrade of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft.
Washington approves USD 8.6 billion sale of F-35 fighters to Greece
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of up to 40 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft and related equipment to Greece.
Italy provides continuous support to NATO’s Air Policing posture
Italian F-35 fighters continue their deployment at Malbork Air Base, Poland, supporting the enhanced Air Policing and NATO’s deterrence and defence mission on the eastern flank.
For the first time F-35 jets safeguard BENELUX airspace
The Netherlands began flying their F-35s under NATO Air Policing over the BENELUX States on January 25, 2024 in a further step to integrate fifth-generation assets into standing defensive missions.