NATO AWACS conducts first air surveillance mission in Finnish airspace after Finland’s accession
A NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft has conducted its first mission in Finnish airspace, marking a milestone in Allied air operations.
NATO achieves key milestone with airworthiness certification for AWACS-MRTT refuelling operations
NATO has successfully certified air-to-air refuelling operations between its Boeing E-3A AWACS aircraft and the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker, marking a major milestone in Alliance capability.
NATO faces uncertainty after U.S. ends E-7 AWACS programme, says CEPA report
The E‑3 Sentry, a Boeing 707 adaptation with a distinctive rotating radar dome, has served as NATO’s airborne radar and command platform since the Cold War.
NATO AWACS aircraft provided critical air surveillance during The Hague summit
NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft conducted air surveillance missions during the NATO Summit held in The Hague.
NATO AWACS participates in largest at-sea live-fire exercise in Europe
From 3 May until 23 May 2025, NATO AWACS participates in the Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise Formidable Shield 2025 (FOSH).
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
First Finnish airman joins NATO AWACS mission, marking new milestone in Alliance integration
Master Sergeant Aleksi completed both Individual Deployment and Life Support training before advancing to the academic phase with the […]
First modernised E-3A NATO AWACS aircraft returns to Geilenkirchen
On October 25, the first NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to complete the Final Lifetime Extension Programme (FLEP) touched down at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.
NATO: AWACS lead the way during Ramstein Flag 2024
During Ramstein Flag 2024, NATO and French AWACS play a pivotal role in supporting 4th and 5th generation fighters in Counter Anti-Access/Area Denial (C-A2/AD) operations.
NATO AWACS aircraft reinforce surveillance over Romania
On September 29, NATO started additional flights by Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance aircraft over Romania.
NATO AWACS in Norway: enhancing readiness, interoperability, and command capabilities
The NATO E-3A Component has successfully completed an extensive three-week deployment of the NATO AWACS, training alongside Allies, operating from Rygge airbase in Norway.
Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters fly with NATO AWACS
On Monday and Tuesday, the Swedish Air Force conducted a series of flights with NATO’s E-3A aircraft, also known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System).