NATO has conducted a one-day series of aerial manoeuvres as part of its Air Shielding mission, aimed at increasing air and missile defence posture along the Alliance's eastern flank. The exercise involved fighter jets from Italy, Poland, and the United States, including Italian Eurofighters, Polish F-16s and MiG-29s, and US F-22s, and took place from Łask Air Base in Poland.
The Air Shielding mission is a defensive deployment of fighter jets and ground-based air and missile defence systems, aimed at protecting Allies along the eastern flank against possible air and missile threats. The mission was implemented in response to Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, and is a key component of NATO's enhanced deterrence and defence posture. Deployments range from a few weeks to several months at air bases and key locations in the eastern part of the Alliance.
The recent exercise involved a series of aerial manoeuvres, designed to test the readiness and capabilities of the participating fighter jets. The footage captured during the exercise shows the impressive display of Italian Eurofighters, Polish F-16s and MiG-29s, and US F-22s as they took to the skies over NATO's eastern flank.
The Air Shielding mission is a crucial component of NATO's commitment to collective defence and security. The Alliance has been working to enhance its deterrence and defence posture in response to the evolving security environment, which includes the increasing threat posed by Russia's military activities in the region. The deployment of fighter jets and ground-based air and missile defence systems helps to reassure Allies and deter potential adversaries, while also ensuring that NATO is prepared to respond to any possible threat.
In conclusion, the recent Air Shielding mission involving fighter jets from
Italy, Poland, and the United States demonstrates NATO's commitment to
collective defence and security, and its readiness to respond to any possible
threat. The exercise was an important opportunity to test the capabilities of
the participating fighter jets and to ensure that NATO's Air Shielding mission
remains effective in deterring potential adversaries and protecting Allies
along the eastern flank.
