Detașamentele de apărare aeriană italiene, spaniole și turcești înlocuiesc avioanele franceze, portugheze și românești desemnate pentru misiunea NATO de poliție aeriană de-a lungul flancului estic

Italian, Spanish, and Turkish Air Forces are deploying fighter jets to enhance NATO's air defense along the eastern flank. This shift marks a transition from air policing to a broader air defense role, aimed at improving integrated air and missile defense. Turkey is sending F-16s to Estonia, while Italy and Spain are contributing Eurofighters and F-18s, respectively, to bolster Baltic air security. The mission emphasizes collective defense and adaptability to emerging threats, utilizing a multi-layered approach to protect NATO territory against various aerial threats.