Turkish Air Force has taken over NATO's newly upgraded Baltic air defense mission in Estonia, marking the start of a four-month deployment to protect the Baltic airspace alongside Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This enhanced mission includes an additional fighter jet on 24/7 duty, increased readiness levels, and a bigger operational footprint at Ämari Air Base. NATO's Baltic air policing mission has been ongoing since 2004 and is a key measure for preserving the alliance's territorial integrity in the region. The Turkish Air Force mission began on March 31, 2023, with a ceremonial event at Ämari Air Base involving Estonian senior officials and Turkish military representatives, emphasizing NATO solidarity and the strategic importance of the Baltic air defense mission.

Turkish Air Force has taken over NATO's newly upgraded Baltic air defense mission in Estonia, marking the start of a four-month deployment to protect the Baltic airspace alongside Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This enhanced mission includes an additional fighter jet on 24/7 duty, increased readiness levels, and a bigger operational footprint at Ämari Air Base. NATO's Baltic air policing mission has been ongoing since 2004 and is a key measure for preserving the alliance's territorial integrity in the region. The Turkish Air Force mission began on March 31, 2023, with a ceremonial event at Ämari Air Base involving Estonian senior officials and Turkish military representatives, emphasizing NATO solidarity and the strategic importance of the Baltic air defense mission.