Quick Reaction Alert
Dutch F-35s intercept three Russian aircraft over the Baltic sea
Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday, escorting them across international waters near the borders of NATO‘s area of responsibility, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced on Monday.
Spain is Sending 130 Servicemen and 4 Eurofighters to help Bulgaria protect its Airspace
The Air Force of the Kingdom of Spain will relocate 130 servicemen and 4 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon II aircraft to Bulgaria. They will perform tasks on enhanced airspace protection together with the Bulgarian Air Force until March 31, 2022, the Ministry of Defense announced. The first Spanish fighters are expected to land at Graf Ignatievo Air Base by the end of the week.
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft over Black Sea
Romanian, Bulgarian and Turkish jets, all part of the NATO Air Policing, intercepted a Russian aircraft on May 19, which was flying close to the NATO air space, the Allied Command Operations (ACO) said.
According to a written statement by NATO Allied Air Command on May 21, the Alliance Quick Reacting Alert jets were dispatched to prevent Russia from entering the air space.
Russians 'Testing' British RAF Response as Interceptions over Black Sea Increase
RAF Typhoon fighters have been scrambled twice in two weeks to intercept Russian aircraft approaching Nato airspace over the Black Sea.
Britain scrambles Romania-based jets to intercept Russian plane
Britain's Royal Air Force said on Thursday Typhoons based in Romania were scrambled in response to Russian aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.