RAF To Join Major Air Exercise Over North Sea
Exercise Point Blank is designed to test the cooperation and tactical abilities of NATO allies.
Exercise Point Blank is designed to test the cooperation and tactical abilities of NATO allies.
HDMS Esbern Snare will be one of only a few foreign vessels to train at Devonport this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The River-class patrol is one of several NATO units supporting Operation Sea Guardian, tasked with keeping the Mediterranean Sea secure.
RAF Typhoons from 6 Squadron took part in the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Lithuania over the summer alongside the Spanish Air Force.
After four months, Typhoons from 6 Squadron have completed their role on a NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania.
NATO said the alleged incident involving a a Russian Su-27 fighter jet was a "significant violation of airspace of a NATO nation".
The event, which also includes the RAF, demonstrates the "powerful commitment" of the US to NATO, the alliance says.
China is one of 32 non-NATO countries competing in Russia's International Army Games, with the tank biathlon kicking the tournament off.
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid even joined the soldiers for a part of the gruelling challenge.
The vessel was part of the NATO group to recently escort nine Russian warships near UK waters.
Three Royal Navy ships took part in the mission following what the Navy described as "heightened Russian activity".
RAF Typhoons currently based in the country were also involved in training, known as Exercise Furious Wolf.
Alliance personnel will also host engagement events where the Estonian public can meet them and learn more about NATO.
Protests have been held following Alexander Lukashenko's victory in last week's presidential election.
The training was the first time a German Eurofighter detachment has been embedded within an operational RAF Expeditionary Air Wing.
An RAF Typhoon fighter jet conducted a flypast as part of the annual Klaipeda Sea Festival commemorations.