Spain debuts in Iceland with Hornet fighter jets on NATO air mission

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Espanha estreia na Islândia com caças Hornet em missão aérea da OTAN
Spain debuts in Iceland with Hornet fighter jets on NATO air mission (X @NATO)

The Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed six EF/A-18M Hornet fighter jets to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland, marking its first participation in NATO’s air policing mission in the country.

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The operation is part of the Alliance’s integrated structure and aims to ensure surveillance and interception of aircraft in the region, reinforcing readiness and collective defense in peacetime.

The Spanish fighter jets, accompanied by a French tanker aircraft during the journey, will carry out quick reaction alerts, patrol flights, and joint exercises with local allies. In addition to the aircraft, the deployment includes support and logistics teams, forming a coordinated effort to maintain airspace security over the North Atlantic.

This mission in Iceland runs parallel to Spain’s presence in Lithuania, highlighting the country’s ongoing commitment to NATO air policing operations.

Since 2008, the Alliance has carried out these rotating missions in Iceland to ensure that potential airspace violations are detected and effectively addressed.

Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @NATO | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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