Six Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon jets have arrived at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania on Mar. 25, commencing a four-month deployment in support of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission. This marks the fifth such rotation for the RAF in Romania, building upon a successful partnership established in 2014.
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The deployment sees the RAF Eurofighters joining forces with the Romanian Air Force to safeguard NATO airspace. This collaborative mission strengthens regional air defense capabilities and underscores the alliance’s commitment to collective security.
Wing Commander Karl Bird, Commanding Officer of 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, highlighted the significance of the deployment: “This will be the RAF’s fifth eAP rotation in Romania, contributing to the development of the reaction and deterrence capacity and a strong sign of the Alliance’s cohesion.” The Eurofighters will participate in Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) missions, maintaining a high state of readiness to respond to potential airspace violations or security threats.
Enhanced Air Policing deployments are pre-planned multinational efforts aimed at deterring unauthorized flights and ensuring the integrity of NATO airspace. This ongoing program demonstrates NATO’s resolve to protect its member states through collective defense measures.
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