Norwegian F-35 fighter jets landed on Wednesday at the tactical air base in Krzesny, Poznań region. The four planes will patrol the airspace of southeastern Poland, Oslo authorities announced.
As announced by the Polish Army General Staff on Platform X, the aircraft will be on standby in support of the North Atlantic Alliance as part of Norway’s contribution to NATO’s integrated air and missile defense. “Let Poland and Norway work together for the security of Europe!” – it was written.
Four Norwegian fighter jets guard the skies above the logistics base in Rzeszów. This mission is to continue until Easter.
In addition to NASAMS fighter jets and anti-aircraft systems, 100 Norwegian soldiers will also be sent to Poland and stationed in Rzeszów.
Norwegian F-35 in Poznań. Protection of means of transport to Ukraine
“Their mission is to support the troops stationed there in supervising the security of equipment shipments to Ukraine via the Rzeszów hub,” Norway’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets begin operations in Poland. They will perform the mission as part of Allied support for the security of NATO’s eastern flank.
See also: Dutch F-35s in the Baltic Sea. Russian military plane intercepted
In early December, the Ministry of Defense in Oslo announced its intention to send machines to Poland. Later, the head of the ministry, Björn Arild Gramm, said that Norway is thus contributing to “ensuring that aid to Ukraine reaches its destination and allows Ukraine to continue its fight for freedom.” He emphasized that there is.
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