British fighter jets arrive in Poland to deter Russia

German Eurofighters intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft Ilyushin Il-20M east of Rügen – aircraft had no transponder activated and did not respond to radio messages.

Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters have arrived in Poland to patrol and secure airspace as part of the NATO Air Policing mission. Together with British Typhoons, they will operate from the base in Malbork. This is the first such mission of the Swedish Air Force carried out from the territory of an ally.

British fighter jets arrive in Poland to deter Russia

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets from II (Army Cooperation) Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth, have arrived at Malbork Air Base in Poland to begin Operation Chessman, part of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission. According to a Royal Air Force news release, the deployment, led by 140 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW), underscores the UK’s commitment to collective security within the NATO alliance and comes amid ongoing efforts to reinforce regio…

RAF Eurofighter Typhoon jets arrive in Poland for NATO enhanced Air Policing mission

The Typhoons, operated by II Army Cooperation Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth, will support the mission for the next four months. Their presence underlines the UK’s continued commitment to NATO’s collective defence.     “The arrival of our Typhoon aircraft here at Malbork marks a proud moment for our team as we prepare to take on this vital NATO mission,” said Wing Commander Christopher Jacob, Commanding Officer of 140 Expeditionary Air Wing. “It …