F-35A. Photo: Defensie.nl
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A fighter jets successfully shot down multiple training drones during a military exercise over the Baltic Sea. The information was released by the press office of the Dutch Ministry of Defense.
According to the report, a pair of Dutch F-35s carried out the training mission, using AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to destroy simulated aerial targets.
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The exercises were conducted in NATO-controlled airspace and organized in cooperation between Estonia and the Netherlands.
Dutch Air Force Presence in the Region
F-35A. Photo: Defensie.nl
Since December 2024, Dutch F-35As have been patrolling NATO’s eastern flank from Ämari Air Base in Estonia. The air detachment consists of four aircraft and a contingent of 90 to 150 soldiers.
During this period, Dutch pilots have carried out 10 interception missions, identifying a total of 18 Russian aircraft.
Source and images: Defensie.nl. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
