From Saturday, German Eurofighters will defend the Polish sky

Along with Polish the aircraft, about 150 soldiers from the German 31. Tactical Aviation Wings - "Boelcke" with the option of additional support in the form of ground handling. The manned aircraft will be stationed at the 22. Tactical Air Base close Malbork. The presence of the allied air force will supply Poland with the strengthening of the fast Reaction Alert (QRA) system. The QRA strategy is based on the constant readiness of aircraft to take off immediately in order to intercept unidentified objects in the airspace. For safety, it is crucial that the strategy includes round-the-clock work to guarantee continuous protection. German machines will defender the Polish skies as part of the Air Policing mission.