NATO
Allied Air Command
April 14, 2022
Turkish E-7T Provides Airborne Command and Control for Exercise Ramstein Alloy
A Turkish Air Force E-7T, flying from Geilenkirchen Air Base for the first time, acted as the airborne command and control post for fighter activities above the Baltic Sea Region during NATO’s multinational exercise Ramstein Alloy 22-1, 11-12 Apr, 22.
The Ramstein Alloy exercise happens three times per year and offers training to enhance the Quick Reaction Alert capabilities in the Baltic region. Participation by the Turkish E-7T aircraft and crew marks their third visit to this region and the first time they have deployed to Geilenkirchen Air Base in Germany. Having a NATO Ally from the South operating in the Northern part of Europe builds important relationships for the future.
“NATO is a big family,” said Chief Master Sergeant Deniz Canturk, a system specialist and senior surveillance operator. “Participating in missions in every single inch of NATO territory is preparation for the collective defence of our homes.“
The E-7T aircraft, based on a 737-700 commercial plane, has an advanced radar and is capable of detecting air and maritime targets simultaneously. The Turkish Air Force has had the early warning capability since 2014 and in 2021 it started to fly missions over the NATO Allied airspace as part of NATO”s Assurance Measures.
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Sharing the RAP with all stakeholders, including Partner nations Sweden and Finland, is a key part of the Exercise….
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