Hungary takes over lead role in Baltic Air Policing

The Hungarian Air Force has assumed the lead role in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission for the first time on Aug. 31.

Hand-over / take-over ceremony of the Baltic Air Policing Mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania.

The Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 detachment handed over the baton to four Hungarian JAS-39 Gripen fighters at Siaulia Air Base, Lithuania.

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