Germany supports Poland in securing airspace – Diepresse.com
The German Bundeswehr says that one stands reliably alongside its allies.
The German Air Force now supports Poland in securing its airspace. This means that the German Bundeswehr is « reliable at the side of its allies, » said a message from the armed forces on Tuesday. The Eurofighter of the Tactical Air Force Shake 71 « Richthofen », which are stationed on the military part of Rostock-Laage Airport, would be used.
One of the tasks of the assignment includes, in the event of an alarm in the context of the NATO Air Policing to take so -called protective flights. For this, the fighter jets are equipped with air-air armament. At the start, joint training flights with Polish forces are planned.
Demonstrate unity
« The continuous articles of the Air Force in NATO Air Policing also serve to optimize processes between the nations involved and strengthen the operational capacity with our allies, » it said in the message. « The close cooperation between the Polish and German Air Force demonstrates our unity in the alliance. »
So far, German fighter jets have already been used in the Baltic States as part of NATO Air Policing. There they monitor Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, who do not have their own fighter planes. Other NATO countries are also involved in the mission. (APA/AFP)
