Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 picked up by NATO to monitor the flight of Russian bombers

NATO Allied Air Command said yesterday that two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 planes from Evenes Airbase had to be disembarked after two Russian Bomber Aircraft TU-95 Bear H escorted by 2 SU-33 jets flew close to NATO Airspace in the High North.

As NATO Allied Air Command emphasized, this type of interceptions emphasize the importance of the NATO Air Policing mission. The ability to detect, intercept and monitor potential threats is crucial to maintaining security and stability in the region.

NATO Air Policing is a peacetime mission designed to maintain the security of allied skies. This is a collective task and involves the constant presence – 24 hours a day – of fighter aircraft and crews who are ready to quickly respond to possible airspace violations.

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