In 31th Tactical Aviation Base in Poznań-Krzesiny, Norwegian F-35 fighters landed, which together with Polish and Dutch crews will begin patrols of the Polish sky – present the General Staff of the Polish Army reported. This is the second mission of Norwegian fighter aircraft of the 5th generation in Poland this year.
Norwegian F-35. Illustration picture.
The General Staff of the Polish Army stressed that the aim of the F-35 alliance presence in Poland is to defend the east flank of NATO and deter possible aggressors. – The North Atlantic Alliance issued Russia a informing not to inflame the situation. Our mission in Poland, however, will be, above all, to defend against threats from the air to NATO territory," said Deputy Minister of Defence of Norway Andreas Flaam in an interview with PAP. Norwegian pilots are ready to intercept unauthorized aircraft and drones in the event of a breach of Polish airspace.
Let us remind you that at the end of last year, 31BLT began to station four Norwegian F-35A fighters, which, inter alia, supported the protection of Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, a critical infrastructure serving as a key function in the chain of global supplies for Ukraine. In addition, in January 2025 Over a 100 soldiers arrived from Norway and a NASAMS III air defence strategy battery.
– I would like to thank our allies very much. We're waiting for Polish F-35, which come to the service, the first 2 are already in the state of the air force – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish on Saturday. The head of the MON announced that the air force of the Kingdom of Norway will support Poland's safety from 6 October.
The Polish military purchased 32 Lockheed planes Martin F-35A Lightning II Block 4. The first 2 machines will come to 32 Tactical Air Bases in Grace in May 2026, another 2 – in July. According to the latest study on the state of implementation of air force modernization programs, the American maker will transmit Poland from 2 to 4 fighters each year. The exception is the year 2027, erstwhile the Polish air force will choice up 16 F-35 aircraft. transportation is expected to be completed in 2029. Norway has a fleet of 52 specified aircraft.
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