NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense Activity from Turkish Air Forces in Romania

In its statement via its virtual media account, the Ministry of National Defense (MSB) stated that the Air Forces Command continues to contribute to NATO's integrated air and missile defense.

In the statement made by the Ministry, it was noted that a NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) activity was carried out in Romanian airspace on August 13, 2026.

It was stated that aircraft from different bases of the Turkish Air Force participated in the activity. According to the statement, the duty is; 2 F-16 aircraft from the 6th Main Jet Base Command in Bandırma, 1 E-7T from the 3rd Main Jet Base Command in Konya and 1 KC-135R aircraft from the 10th Main Jet Base Command in Adana participated.

It was emphasized that low-speed interceptor training was successfully carried out for the first time within the scope of the mission carried out jointly with NATO elements. The statement also stated that the Turkish Air Force is on duty for peace and security.