Swiss jets join NATO exercise

(c) Martyn Wraight

The Swiss Air Force is taking part in a NATO exercise in Germany.

Four Swiss FA 18 fighters will join 10 other nations in the ‘Tiger Meet’ operation. It’s one of the largest exercises in Europe- It takes place every year in a different country. 

In all 50 members of the Swiss armed forces will attend. The whole operation involves 1,500 personnel and 60 aircraft. 

It’s designed to improve cross-border air defence. 

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