NATO will deploy radar detection and guidance aircraft to Bucharest, Romania

The press service of the Alliance announced this.

The planes are to arrive on January 17, 2023. They will support NATO's increased presence in the region and monitor Russian military activity.

“As Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine continues to threaten peace and security in Europe, there must be no doubt about NATO’s resolve to protect and defend every inch of Allied territory,” said NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu.

According to her, this aircraft can detect planes hundreds of kilometers away, which makes it key in the defense of the Alliance.

I thank Romania for hosting the aircraft, which makes an important contribution to our early warning,” Lungescu added.

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