At the heart of the Arctic Challenge Exercise (ACE 23), two NATO AWACS aircraft executed a vital role in providing airborne surveillance and command and control capabilities from the Forward Operating Location in Ørland. During the exercise, the AWACS controlled more than 100 fighter aircraft from 14 different nations during several air attack waves.

NATO AWACS took part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023

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During the exercise, the AWACS controlled more than 100 fighter aircraft from 14 different nations during several air attack waves.