The Romanian Air Force is starting a new Reinforced Air Policing mission in the Baltic airspace on Tuesday, at 24:00, as part of Romania’s commitment to NATO’s collective security.
The „Carpathian Vipers” detachment, consisting of approximately 100 soldiers with six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, is deployed in Lithuania, at the Šiauliai air base.
It will provide the Reinforced Air Policing Service between April and July 2026, the Ministry of National Defense announced.
According to the ministry, the mission of the Romanian military is to protect the integrity of the airspace of the Baltic States and represents a fundamental component of NATO’s commitment to its members.
The Romanian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets permanently ensure early warning and intervention to clarify the air situation, applying legal measures against aircraft that use the airspace of the Baltic States without authorization.
The Romanian Air Force is on its...

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