Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets from II (Army Cooperation) Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth, have arrived at Malbork Air Base in Poland to begin Operation Chessman, part of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission.

According to a Royal Air Force news release, the deployment, led by 140 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW), underscores the UK’s commitment to collective security within the NATO alliance and comes amid ongoing efforts to reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Alliance’s eastern flank.

The aircraft landed at the 22nd Air Base in Malbork ahead of their mission to support NATO’s airspace policing operations, particularly in areas with limited indigenous air defence assets.

Wing Commander Christopher Jacob, Commanding Officer of 140 EAW, said the deployment was both a strategic and symbolic demonstration of Allied unity.

“The arrival of our Typhoon aircraft here at Malbork marks a proud moment for our team as we prepare to take on this vital NATO mission,” he said. “It is a privilege to be in Poland, a country with which the United Kingdom shares a long and storied history of friendship and cooperation, that predates the NATO Alliance.”

He added: “We are here to defend and deter, standing ready to protect against any threat, whilst reassuring our allies of the UK’s commitment to NATO and the region. Additionally, we strive to foster partnership, advance interoperability, develop trust, and reinforce collaboration and unity among our NATO member partners.”

The deployment is part of NATO’s ongoing Enhanced Air Policing programme, which was established in 2014 following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. It sees Allied nations rotate forces to support the air defence of member states located closer to Russia and Belarus.

RAF Typhoons are expected to conduct regular patrols and quick reaction alert duties alongside Polish and other NATO air assets.

The mission, say the force, reflects the continued adaptability of NATO’s air policing framework and the UK’s operational readiness to support the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture.

George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

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