Russian Activity Remains High on NATO's Eastern Border
NATO's Baltic Air Policing operation was augmented following Russia's occupation of Crimea and remains highly active.
Typhoons from the Luftwaffe's Jagdgeschwader 74 are currently deployed at Amari in Estonia. They have encountered a variety of Russian hardware, including the Sukhoi Su-35 and, as here, the Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack" strategic bomber. (Photo: JG 74)
Typhoons from the Luftwaffe's Jagdgeschwader 74 are currently deployed at Amari in Estonia. They have encountered a variety of Russian hardware, including the Sukhoi Su-35 and, as here, the Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack" strategic bomber. (Photo: JG 74)