NATO issues caution to Eurofighter jets stationed in Romania

The German military has deployed five Eurofighter combat aircraft to Romania as part of a quick reaction alert rotation, following recent tensions in the region. The aircraft took off from the Romanian military airport Mihail Kogălniceanu near Constanța, marking the first deployment of this new rotation.

The deployment is aimed at supplementing the military capabilities of NATO's partner, Romania, which does not have them sufficiently on its own. The German combat aircraft are part of an alert rotation on site, ready to take off around the clock. This deployment is scheduled to last until March 2026 and involves approximately 170 soldiers.

The deployment comes in response to Russian air strikes that occurred on the border region of Ukraine with Romania. In a statement to Deutsche Presse-Agentur, a German military spokesman announced this information. The Russian weapon systems approached Romanian airspace, but the airspace was not violated.

The German Eurofighters are currently participating in armed protective flights for NATO, codenamed "NATO Mission enhanced Air Policing South." This is not the first time NATO has scrambled aircraft in response to Russian activities in the region. However, this deployment marks the beginning of a continuous alert rotation, with several NATO countries taking turns providing support.

The location of this deployment is not specified, but it is implied to be in the region where the earlier incidents occurred. The deployment is intended to secure the southeastern flank of the alliance, ensuring the safety and security of its member states.

It is worth noting that the German combat aircraft are not limited to responding to specific incidents, but are part of a continuous alert rotation. This means that they are always ready to respond to any potential threats that may arise.

The other NATO countries currently participating in the alert rotation in Romania for combat aircraft deployment are not specified in the available search results. However, it is clear that this deployment is part of a larger effort by NATO to maintain peace and security in the region.

The aircraft landed safely without incident, marking the successful completion of the first quick reaction alert of the new deployment. This deployment is a testament to the strong commitment of NATO and its member states to the collective defence of its alliance and the preservation of peace and stability in the region.