ALLIES COOPERATE 24/7 SAFEGUARDING NATO SKIES

On July 4, 2023, international media on-board an A-330 MRTT aircraft saw see first-hand how NATO Allies collectively conduct NATO’s Air Policing day in day out preserving the integrity of NATO airspace and safeguarding Allied skies.

Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in close cooperation with the Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) unit (MMU) and the European Air Transport Command (EATC) conducted the media flight with an MMU A-330 MRTT aircraft on July 4, 2023. Luxembourg sponsored the flight, and the Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) at Uedem, Germany, coordinated the fighter activity with the nations.

During the flight from Eindhoven via Šiauliai Air Base and back, virtually around the Baltic Sea, Allied fighter jets from eight nations and Partner Sweden simulated aerial interceptions of the A-330 Several of the fighters conducted air-to-air refuelling with the plane showcasing how NATO’s interoperable and interconnected air forces are closely coordinated operating across borders in a safe, defensive and professional manner.

While stopping over at Šiauliai Air Base, the Portuguese and Romanian fighter jets currently deployed in Lithuania patrolling the skies above the Baltic Allies conducted a training scramble demonstrating Alliance capabilities, cohesion and commitment.

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