NATO Multi-Domain Exercise on Norwegian Coast

Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft operated with NATO AWACS and U.S. Air Force and Navy assets in a multi-domain exercise off the Norwegian coast on August 18, 2021.

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…The exercise trained Alliance forces to integrate, operate, and communicate in the unique conditions of the High North.

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“Rapid and resilient communications help us make better decisions faster,” said General Jeff Harrigian, Commander Allied Air Command. [Who is also commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.] “Exercising multinational and multi-platform data sharing processes between NATO and Allies is essential to maintaining a decisive advantage….

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Norway supported the exercise with F-35 fighter aircraft from 332 Squadron based at Ørland and F-16 fighter aircraft from 331 Squadron based in Bodø….