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On 15 April 2025, Master Sergeant Aleksi of the Finnish Air Force flew his first operational mission aboard a NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. This marked the first time a Finnish member participated in the E-3A Component, highlighting Finland’s deepening integration into NATO operations.

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 …

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