NATO schimbă garda la Baza 57 Aeriană Mihail Kogălniceanu: Italia își încheie misiunea, Spania preia apărarea aeriană

The Italian Air Force has concluded its NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, transferring responsibilities to a Spanish detachment. During their deployment, Italian Eurofighter aircraft provided Quick Reaction Alert services and participated in various NATO missions and exercises. The mission's evolution reflects a shift from Air Policing to a broader Air Defence role, enhancing NATO's integrated air and missile defense system. Italy continues to contribute to eastern flank security with Eurofighter deployments in Lithuania.