ALLIES WORK OUT AN INTEGRATED AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM TAKEDOWN WITH BOMBERS AND FIGHTERS
Published by Diego Crotti. Nato Allied Air Command Source in ARMED FORCES NEWS · Saturday 17 Sep 2022
RAMSTEIN, Germany – Two US B-52s departed from RAF Fairford to carry out the Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, which performed simulated deep precision strikes with 4th and 5th generation fighters against adversarial integrated air defence systems near Orland Air Base, Norway on September 15, 2022.
The Norwegian led BTF Mission Viking Belt took place with Allied assets from the US, UK, Germany, Norway, and Turkey alongside the NATO AWACs
After completing the training scenarios, the B-52s travelled to Germany near the Grafenwöhr range to conduct Air-Land strike training with German Joint Terminal Air Controllers (JTAC). The Allied aircraft worked out fighter-bomber escort procedures and communications along the way.
Upon completion, one B-52 returned to base and the other flew to Ostrava, Czech Republic, to land in support of NATO Days, September 15-19.
Training with different operators and platforms is essential for both aircrew and JTACs to maintain their currency, which enhances Air-Land cooperation. Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, BTF missions highlight Allied capabilities and commitment to a cohesive Alliance wherever needed.
Story by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office
