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One year since accession: Sweden announces first contribution to NATO air policing
Marking one year since accession to NATO, the Swedish Armed Forces have announced their forthcoming contribution to NATO’s enhanced Air Surveillance and Quick Readiness Alert (QRA) activities.
Sweden to deploy Gripen fighter jets for NATO air defence operations in Poland
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing Sweden’s involvement in NATO’s air defence operations in Poland.
Estonian and Dutch collaborate during Agile Combat Employment training at Åmari, Estonia
On the 30 January, 2024, Estonian and Dutch air force personnel collaborate on the F-35 fighter jets stationed at Amari air base, on NATO’s Air Policing Mission.
NATO: Italy takes over Baltic Air Policing in Lithuania
Commitment to NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission continues as outgoing air force detachments hand over the responsibility to incoming Allies at Šiauliai Air Force Base, Lithuania.
Finnish F/A-18 jets mission-ready to police skies over Romania
For the first time since joining NATO, fighter jets from Finland have been certified for NATO’s Air Policing mission in Romania.
NATO to conduct routine Air Policing drills over Baltic Sea
NATO will conduct exercise Ramstein Alloy 24-1 hosted by Estonia on April 22 and 23, 2024; about 20 Allied fighter and support aircraft will be practicing integrated Quick Reaction Alert procedures.
Royal Air Force Typhoons ready for NATO enhanced Air Policing over Romania
Six Royal Air Force Typhoons and a detachment of well over 200 support personnel were declared ready to fly NATO enhanced Air Policing missions out of the Romanian Air Base near Constanța.
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.
Latvian Air Base becomes third NATO Air Policing base in the Baltic Sea region
The Latvian Military Base at Lielvārde, has been activated as the third NATO base to host Allied fighter detachments that will safeguard the skies over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania conducting the Baltic Air Policing mission.
Luftwaffe deploys Eurofighter jets to Latvia for NATO air policing mission
Five German Air Force Eurofighter jets touched down at Lielvarde Air Base in Latvia on February 26, 2024 where they will support NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
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.
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.