The Norwegian F-35 stationed in Poland for the first time were hit by threats from Russia. The case has been reported by NATO Air Command. As underlined, this reaction "to a immense number of Russian aircraft in the air".
‘Two Norwegian fighters F-35 Polish stationers picked up on the flight in consequence to a immense number of Russian aircraft in the air" – the release states The North Atlantic Alliance.
As indicated in the Communication, first timeWhen Norwegian fighters were utilized within the framework ‘active air defence of Polish airspace’. The incidental occurred on Wednesday.
Yesterday, 2 F-35s stationed in scrambled in consequence to a massive number of airborne aircraft
This is the first time the jets have cracked in active air defence of Polish Airspace, demonstrating Allied commitment to NATO’s east flank pic.twitter.com/jpcfhxOSsx
— NATO Air Command (@NATO_AIRCOM) January 16, 2025
NATO Air Command indicates that the usage of aircraft is "a demonstration of the Alliance's commitment to the east NATO flank".
The Norwegian F-35 began their mission in Poland at the beginning of 2025.
Norwegian F-35 in Poland. Strengthening border security
"Norwegian F-35 aircraft start on work in Poland. They will carry out their mission as part of an allied support for the safety of the east NATO flank," the Polish Ministry of Defence handed on 8 January.
SEE: Norway sends combat aircraft to Poland. They will defend Rzeszów
As the Deputy Prime Minister informed in December Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, The Norwegians sent 4 fighters and air defence systems to Poland. The head of the MON expressed his gratitude to his allies and stressed that it was "to strengthen the safety of our borders."
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