Norway scrambles F-35 fighter jets in Poland because of Russia – photo

The two F-35 fighter jets that Norway deployed to Poland in early January were scrambled on alert the day before, on 15 January, due to Russian aviation activity. Source: European Pravda, citing NATO Air Command Details: Norwegian fighter jets were reportedly alerted "in response to a massive number of airborne Russian aircraft".

Jan 17, 2025 - 01:01

Norway scrambles F-35 fighter jets in Poland because of Russia – photo

The two F-35 fighter jets that Norway deployed to Poland in early January were scrambled on alert the day before, on 15 January, due to Russian aviation activity.

Source: European Pravda, citing NATO Air Command

Details: Norwegian fighter jets were reportedly alerted "in response to a massive number of airborne Russian aircraft".

"This is the first time the Norwegian jets have scrambled in active air defence of Polish Airspace, demonstrating Allied commitment to NATO's eastern flank," NATO Air Command added.