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).
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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 Aircrew Training Squadron. He has now qualified as a Weapons Controller, contributing to real-time mission operations and enhancing NATO’s situational awareness. “It was an honour to fly with NATO AWACS,” said Master Sergeant Aleksi. “You …
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).
NCI Agency contributes to AWACS modernization effort
The NATO’s AWACS fleet consists of 14 NE-3A aircraft which conducts a range of missions from peacetime air policing, support to counter-terrorism, evacuation operations, embargo, initial entry and crisis response to the full spectrum of wartime missions.
NATO AWACS participating in Nordic Response 24
NATO AWACS takes part in Exercise Nordic Response 24 from February 26 to March 15. The team of 15 different NATO nations will operate the two E-3A aircraft out of the airbase in Rygge, Norway.
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.
Infodas Cross Domain Solutions selected for NATO’s AWACS modernization project
Infodas, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has been selected by Boeing to support the major modernisation of NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS).