On 26 March 2021 the command towers of three of Russian nuclear submarines simultaneously punched to the surface through several feet of sea ice near the Russian archipelago of Franz Josef Land in the Arctic Ocean. Meanwhile soldiers from Russia’s Arctic Motor Rifle Brigade completed a training exercise on the archipelago and MiG-31 fighter jets were flown above North Pole.
Operation Allied Sky demonstrates a shared commitment to NATO solidarity, enhances readiness and provides training opportunities aimed at enhancing interoperability for all participating aircrews from the U.S. and NATO allies.,
The US sent four B-52 long-range bombers to fly over its NATO allies before President Joe Biden meets Russian leader Vladimir Putin in their first summit.
Four B-52 bombers took part in a 12-hour mission this week to fly over 28 NATO allies in Europe, while a second contingent of bombers flew over the US and Canada to complete the tour.
USAF bombers fly mission in support of Operation Allied Sky 01 Jun 2021 (Last Updated June 1st, 2021 16:55)
Under the BTF rotation, B-52H aircraft deployed to Morón Air Base flew with over 20 Nato allies.
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off at Morón Air Base in Spain. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Aileen Lauer.
The US Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) has announced that B-52H Stratofortress strategic aircraft flew a mission in support of Operation Allied Sky.
Operation Allied Sky is the latest iteration of routine Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions that took place in the European theatre of operations since 2018.