Ramstein Flag 25

Finnish Air Force at Ramstein Flag 25: strengthening interoperability with F-35 Lightning II fighters

The Finnish Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in NATO’s major air exercise, Ramstein Flag 25, held from 31 March to 11 April 2025.

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) concerning support and maintenance services for the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft. The order ensures continued operation and a cost-effective solution regarding maintenance and availability of the system. The order is valued at SEK 308 million.

Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 in major joint air combat exercise

Air, NATO / By Defence Industry Europe

Sweden will take part in one of NATO’s largest air exercises, Ramstein Flag 2025, which runs from 31 March to 11 April and involves more than 90 aircraft.

The Finnish Air Force will take part in NATO’s Ramstein Flag 25 exercise for the first time, deploying five F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from 31 March to 11 April 2025. The exercise will be conducted in conjunction with the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Frisian Flag exercise.

Finnish Air Force to join NATO’s Ramstein Flag 25 exercise in the Netherlands

Air, NATO / By Defence Industry Europe

The Finnish Air Force will take part in NATO’s Ramstein Flag 25 exercise for the first time, deploying five F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from 31 March to 11 April 2025.