Airspace

Since the collision between a Russian jet and US drone last week, the US has moved its drone flights further away from airspace surrounding the Crimean peninsula

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Since the collision between a Russian jet and US drone last week, the US has moved its drone flights further away from airspace surrounding the Crimean peninsula Source link

NATO fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace

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CNN  —  British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace Friday, according to a statement from the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). It was the second such encounter this week, as NATO carries out joint air policing efforts in the region. The two Typhoon jets intercepted “a Russian military … Read more

U.K., Germany Make First Joint Interception of Russian Aircraft Near NATO Airspace – Reports

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The British and German air forces carried out their first joint interception of a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace, BBC reported Wednesday. The U.K. Royal Air Force and the German Air Force reportedly scrambled two Typhoon fighters to intercept an Il-78 refueling plane near Estonian airspace Tuesday. The Il-78 was said to fail to communicate … Read more