NATO has strengthened its air security readiness in the Baltic States in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This means round-the-clock air patrols in all three Baltic States.
As Putin continues his military buildup on 3 sides of Ukraine and sends planes to probe the perimeters of NATO airspace, the U.S. and its allies show force, and unity.
As Putin continues his military buildup on 3 sides of Ukraine and sends planes to probe the perimeters of NATO airspace, the U.S. and its allies show force, and unity.
US McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles are settling in at Ämari alongside the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the Belgian Air Force, which have been based there since early December. While the US jets were originally due to stay in Estonia for a few days as part of an exercise, that stay has now been extended to an open-ended deployment, ETV news show 'Aktuaalne kaamera' (AK) reported Tuesday night.
The annual Exercise Spring Storm (Kevadtorm) is nearing the end of its second week (of three) and has seen thousands of Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), volunteer Defense League (Kaitseliit) and NATO allied personnel take part in the maneuvers, at the EDF's central polygon training area and at other locations, including in Järva County and on Hiiumaa.