NATO, AIR POLICING: SCRAMBLE FOR ITALIAN EUROFIGHTERS IN LITHUANIA

The two Italian Eurofighters on a mission in Lithuania have intercepted and identified aircraft over the Baltic Sea.

13/11/2020

Source: Task Force Air Baltic Thunder

Author: Maj Mario Trabalza

The two Italian Eurofighters on a mission in Lithuania have intercepted and identified aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Le operationsAir Policingare conducted in favour of nations that are members of NATO but lack air defence capabilities. Therefore, this service is guaranteed through the rotational support of air forces from other allied countries.