NATO jets to exercise near Finnish border with Russia
The United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland will take part in Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational air combat exercise set to run from 16 to 27 June 2025 in Finnish airspace.
This year’s iteration marks the first time the exercise will be hosted by Finland, expanding the event beyond its traditional trilateral format involving the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
The exercise, led by U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), is focused on strengthening integration between fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft while enhancing tactical readiness and interoperability among NATO and allied air forces.
Participating aircraft will include:
Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, F-15E Strike Eagles, and KC-135 Stratotankers
French Air and Space Force Rafales, E-3F AWACS, A330 MRTT, and A400M transport aircraft
Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons
Atlantic Trident is described by USAFE-AFAFRICA as a tactical-level training event that enables forces to operate in complex and contested environments. It also allows for the forward deployment of U.S. combat power in close coordination with allied nations.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-jets-to-exercise-near-finnish-border-with-russia/