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Turkish Air Force launches NATO air policing mission in Estonia
The 181st Squadron of the Turkish Air Force has taken over NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission at Ämari Air Base in Estonia. As of August 1, the squadron will be on 24/7 alert and will conduct joint missions with NATO and Estonian air forces.
The Turkish Air Force has deployed to Estonia to contribute to NATO's air defense in the Baltic region. According to a statement by the Ministry of National Defense, the 181st Squadron Command has officially taken over NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission at Ämari Air Base.
The squadron arrived at the base at the end of July, conducted reconnaissance flights to familiarize itself with the operational area, and completed its preparations with scheduled briefings.
The handover ceremony took place in Estonia. The ceremony was attended by NATO Representative Colonel Keith De Makki, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Portuguese Defense Minister João Nuno de Lacerda Teixeira de Melo, Turkey's Ambassador to Tallinn Başak Türkoğlu, and Turkish Air Force personnel.
The Ministry announced that as of the morning of August 1, the Turkish squadron began NATO's 72nd block Enhanced Air Policing mission. As part of the mission, the squadron will maintain a 24/7 alert and response watch and will conduct joint flights with NATO and Estonian air forces.
The Ministry of National Defense also shared footage of the ceremony held at the base with the public.
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