Austrian Jets Intercept US Military Planes Two Days in a Row
The interceptions involved reconnaissance aircraft used for signals intelligence and scouting, and the U.S. said an administrative clearance error was corrected.
- On Sunday and Monday, Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept unauthorized U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in Austrian airspace, Austrian defense ministry spokesman Michael Bauer confirmed.
- The intercepted aircraft were identified as U.S. Air Force PC-12s, modified variants known as U-28A Draco surveillance jets used for reconnaissance operations. Bauer classified the Monday mission as a 'Priority A' intercept, marking the highest urgency in the Austrian air force.
- U.S. European Command stated Wednesday that the aircraft were following 'standard protocol' during an Eastern Europe mission, attributing the unauthorized transit to an administrative error in overflight clearance paperwork that was later corrected.
- Austria, which maintains perpetual neutrality enshrined in its constitution, intends to resolve the matter through diplomatic channels. The country previously denied U.S. airspace access for missions related to the recent war with Iran, reflecting bilateral tensions.
- Unauthorized flights are rare, as foreign military transits require prior approval, and these incidents evoke a 2002 precedent when the U.S. attempted to transit F-117A Nighthawk stealth aircraft through Austrian airspace without proper filing.
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