Romania adds new F-16 squadron to NATO air policing:
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Romania Boosts NATO Air Defense with New F-16 SquadronThe 48th Fighter Squadron began NATO sorties on October 20, 2025, enhancing defense of the Alliance’s southeastern border.
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- Romania now operates a second F-16 squadron as part of NATO air policing to protect the eastern flank of the Alliance.
- The 48th Fighter Squadron launched its initial NATO-led missions from Câmpia Turzii Air Base on October 20, 2025.
- This unit joins the 53rd Squadron and a German Eurofighter detachment to maintain continuous 24/7 surveillance.
- Certification of the squadron strengthens NATO’s integrated air and missile defense and reflects full interoperability of Romania’s air force.
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Key FactsRomania: NATO F-16 Pilot Training Center
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- New Romanian center for F-16 training will educate Ukrainian and NATO pilots.
- Romania will host pilot training centers for F-16 aircraft, including those from Ukraine.
- The center will train Romanian F-16 pilots and later be open to pilots from allied and NATO partner states.
- Lockheed Martin confirms readiness to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
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