Nato fighter jets take to the skies over Greece for Exercise Ramstein Flag

More than 130 fighter jets roared above Greece as aviators from 12 Nato nations, including the UK, joined forces for Exercise Ramstein Flag.

Led by Nato's Allied Air Command, the exercise is designed to prepare member nations for both current and future threats while strengthening their ability to operate together as a united force.

The training reflects Nato's ongoing commitment to deterrence and defence, ensuring that allies are ready to respond to any potential challenges. 

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Ramstein Flag combines live and synthetic training environments, offering Nato a unique opportunity to practice Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) tactics, techniques, and procedures.

This marks a significant event in Nato's 75th year, as the alliance works to protect populations, territories, and forces from potential ballistic missile threats.

Among the aircraft involved was an RC-135W Rivet Joint from 51 Squadron, part of the RAF’s Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Force.

"The Rivet Joint is an exceptional capability which delivers insight to commanders at all levels," Wing Commander Bisset Officer Commanding 51 Squadron said.

"Exercise Ramstein Flag provides an excellent opportunity to practice and iterate NATO processing, exploitation and dissemination techniques across the alliance."

Meanwhile, in collaboration with Nato allies, UK Space Command has provided critical support to air, land, and maritime forces by ensuring continued Space Domain Awareness.

This includes satellite communications and missile warning systems, which have been key in enhancing multi-domain operations across defence.