“On February 4, two F-35 fighters of the Royal Air Force rose to intercepts after Russian Tu-95 bombers, accompanied by Su-27, were recorded near NATO airspace in the Far North.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
On February 4, two F-35 fighters of the Royal Air Force rose to intercepts after Russian Tu-95 bombers, accompanied by Su-27, were recorded near NATO airspace in the Far North.
Source: “European Truth” with reference to NATO Air Command
Details: The F-35 Norwegian pilots quickly discovered and identified Russian aircraft, keeping at a safe distance, which enabled them to monitor their movement carefully. The advanced capabilities of the F-35 allowed them to gather important information and guarantee that Russian planes would not violate NATO airspace.
“Our mission of rapid response in the Far North is important for our national defense and NATO collective security.
The ability to respond rapidly ensures the safety of our airspace and emphasizes the power of our allied forces in maintaining peace and stability, “said Major General Oywind Gannerud, Commander-in-Chief of Norway Air Force.
The Alliance’s air command noted that such interceptions emphasize the importance of NATO mission to patrol airspace.
The ability to identify, intercepite and track potential threats is crucial for maintaining regional security and stability. This implies the constant presence and readiness of fighters that can be raised into the air to respond to potential loss of communication, violation of airspace or activities that do not correspond to international aviation law.
NATO aircraft patrol is a mission of peacetime collective defense aimed at ensuring the integrity and safety of the Alliance airspace.
In the far north and in the Arctic, this mission is of particular importance because of the unique geographical and geopolitical characteristics of the region.
“The combination of military interests, technological progress and climatic changes indicates that the far north is becoming an increasingly competitive region, and the changing environment will require careful navigation.
NATO continues to prepare the Alliance for the challenges of the present and future for the development and preservation of the decisive military advantage of NATO, including in the Arctic region, “the statement said.
That preceded:
- On December 17, it became known that the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden raised their fighter jets after fixing Russian strategic TU-22 bombers, accompanied by Su-27 fighters over the Baltic Sea.
- NATO fighters that perform air patrol missions in the Baltic States, during January 19-26, made five departures to identify and support Russian aircraft that violate air traffic rules.