More than 40 combat aircraft and 1,000 troops from four countries NATO participates in a joint air combat exercise. The objective: to restore a credible deterrence and sharpen the combat abilities against Russia.
According to the British newspaper this 2025 the exercises will be carried out in Finland, which shares a “vast terrestrial border” with Russia. Fighters will participate in the exercises Rafale French, Typhoons British, F/A-18 Hornets Finnish and F-15E Strike Eagles Americans.
In this way, one of the objectives will be “Perfect interoperability Among the different types of fourth and fifth generation aircraft deployed to protect NATO airspace “, as the publication says.
In statements collected by the environment, Jason ArmagostUS Army Air Commander, reveals that his country will maintain a presence in the area to “keep your political interests”. “One of the things we know about the Pacific is the tyranny of distance: you have to fly many more hours to play a few countries.”
“From Europe we can fly to Africa and we can fly to the Middle East. We have done that frequently in recent days,” he says. From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, The US has increased the presence of bombers in the old continent.
A spokesman for the United States Navy, also states in statements collected by the medium, that “recurring training events such as Atlantic Trident They allow the US to deploy advanced combat power, train in complex aerial environments and sharpen integration with nearby partners. “
