On 1st September 2020, Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft departed Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania after completing the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission. The Typhoon fighter jets, from No. 6 Squadron RAF Lossiemouth have been in Lithuania for 4 months on Operation AZOTIZE, and have been supported by the Royal Air Force 135 Expeditionary Wing at Siauliai Air Base.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Six B-52s were conducting the training sorties whilst overflying all 30 NATO allies. The RAF Typhoons from Siauliai Air Base and French Mirages from Ämari Air Base, escorted one of the B-52s over the Baltic Region.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
The B-52 aircraft have been conducting flying sorties over all 30 NATO partner countries and were joined by the RAF Typhoons from Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania that have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
The B-52 aircraft have been conducting flying sorties over all 30 NATO partner countries and were joined by the RAF Typhoons from Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania that have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Members of the RAF 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, alongside counterparts from the Spanish Air Force, have handed over the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission at Siauliai in Lithuania, to the Italian Air Force in an official ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas on the September 1st 2020.
135 EAW were supporting Typhoon jet aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, which carried out NATO Baltic Air Policing Quick Reaction Alert mission in Lithuania.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
135 Expeditionary Air Wing RAF and the Spanish Air Force who have been deployed to the base since April 2020, handed over to the Italian Air Force who will take up responsibility for the next rotation.
Lt Col Gallego and Wg Cdr Gwinnutt each expressed thanks and farewell to the Commander of the Lithuanian Air Force, Colonel Guzas, who also welcomed the Italians for the beginning of their Mission.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
The Typhoon FGR4s of No. 6 Sqn have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE since April 2020.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the safety and security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States.
Alongside 135 EAW, a F-18 Hornet detachment of the Spanish Air Force have also been operating from Siauliai and earlier in the day all took part in a Handover Takeover Ceremony to welcome the next rotation of Baltic Air Policing from the Italian Air Force.
The Typhoon FGR4s of No. 6 Sqn have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE since April 2020.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the safety and security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States.
Alongside 135 EAW, a F-18 Hornet detachment of the Spanish Air Force have also been operating from Siauliai and earlier in the day all took part in a Handover Takeover Ceremony to welcome the next rotation of Baltic Air Policing from the Italian Air Force.
The Typhoon FGR4s of No. 6 Sqn have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE since April 2020.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the safety and security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States.
Alongside 135 EAW, a F-18 Hornet detachment of the Spanish Air Force have also been operating from Siauliai and earlier in the day all took part in a Handover Takeover Ceremony to welcome the next rotation of Baltic Air Policing from the Italian Air Force.
The Typhoon FGR4s of No. 6 Sqn have been deployed with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing for Op AZOTIZE since April 2020.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the safety and security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States.
Alongside 135 EAW, a F-18 Hornet detachment of the Spanish Air Force have also been operating from Siauliai and earlier in the day all took part in a Handover Takeover Ceremony to welcome the next rotation of Baltic Air Policing from the Italian Air Force.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK’s contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.
Watchkeeper is an uncrewed aircraft system with a range of intelligence and reconnaissance cameras and sensors, including a state-of-the-art surveillance radar. It lets the Army see things up to 200km away and helps keep our troops safe. It gathers information, such as spotting enemy activity, during the day and at night. It is built in the UK, and has been used successfully in Afghanistan, where it played a crucial protective role for British troops. Since the first flight in 2010, Watchkeeper has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours.
A divisional level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) asset, Watchkeeper can collect, process and disseminate high quality imagery intelligence to support the needs of the commander on the ground. Watchkeeper is an autonomous system that always requires a human in the loop to authorise all aspect of its operations. It is built to operate in range of ground and air conditions and is equipped to support a wide range of military and security missions. The system has a range of sensors and infra-red full motion video cameras, able to operate at day and night. Identifying assets on the ground is a primary function of Watchkeeper and it is fitted with radar technology and a ground movement target indicator. Within Watchkeepers laser sub-system are a separate target marker, designator, and range finder to assist in identifying different assets.
The Watchkeeper system was built in the UK by Thales, with a UK supply chain supporting British manufacturing jobs. The system has undergone rigorous flight testing in west Wales and is certified to operate safely in UK airspace. With Watchkeeper primarily operating in the land environment, it is the Army, rather than the RAF, who are responsible for operating the aircraft.
Watchkeeper is an uncrewed aircraft system with a range of intelligence and reconnaissance cameras and sensors, including a state-of-the-art surveillance radar. It lets the Army see things up to 200km away and helps keep our troops safe. It gathers information, such as spotting enemy activity, during the day and at night. It is built in the UK, and has been used successfully in Afghanistan, where it played a crucial protective role for British troops. Since the first flight in 2010, Watchkeeper has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours.
A divisional level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) asset, Watchkeeper can collect, process and disseminate high quality imagery intelligence to support the needs of the commander on the ground. Watchkeeper is an autonomous system that always requires a human in the loop to authorise all aspect of its operations. It is built to operate in range of ground and air conditions and is equipped to support a wide range of military and security missions. The system has a range of sensors and infra-red full motion video cameras, able to operate at day and night. Identifying assets on the ground is a primary function of Watchkeeper and it is fitted with radar technology and a ground movement target indicator. Within Watchkeepers laser sub-system are a separate target marker, designator, and range finder to assist in identifying different assets.
The Watchkeeper system was built in the UK by Thales, with a UK supply chain supporting British manufacturing jobs. The system has undergone rigorous flight testing in west Wales and is certified to operate safely in UK airspace. With Watchkeeper primarily operating in the land environment, it is the Army, rather than the RAF, who are responsible for operating the aircraft.
Watchkeeper is an uncrewed aircraft system with a range of intelligence and reconnaissance cameras and sensors, including a state-of-the-art surveillance radar. It lets the Army see things up to 200km away and helps keep our troops safe. It gathers information, such as spotting enemy activity, during the day and at night. It is built in the UK, and has been used successfully in Afghanistan, where it played a crucial protective role for British troops. Since the first flight in 2010, Watchkeeper has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours.
A divisional level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) asset, Watchkeeper can collect, process and disseminate high quality imagery intelligence to support the needs of the commander on the ground. Watchkeeper is an autonomous system that always requires a human in the loop to authorise all aspect of its operations. It is built to operate in range of ground and air conditions and is equipped to support a wide range of military and security missions. The system has a range of sensors and infra-red full motion video cameras, able to operate at day and night. Identifying assets on the ground is a primary function of Watchkeeper and it is fitted with radar technology and a ground movement target indicator. Within Watchkeepers laser sub-system are a separate target marker, designator, and range finder to assist in identifying different assets.
The Watchkeeper system was built in the UK by Thales, with a UK supply chain supporting British manufacturing jobs. The system has undergone rigorous flight testing in west Wales and is certified to operate safely in UK airspace. With Watchkeeper primarily operating in the land environment, it is the Army, rather than the RAF, who are responsible for operating the aircraft.
Watchkeeper is an uncrewed aircraft system with a range of intelligence and reconnaissance cameras and sensors, including a state-of-the-art surveillance radar. It lets the Army see things up to 200km away and helps keep our troops safe. It gathers information, such as spotting enemy activity, during the day and at night. It is built in the UK, and has been used successfully in Afghanistan, where it played a crucial protective role for British troops. Since the first flight in 2010, Watchkeeper has accumulated over 3,000 flying hours.
A divisional level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) asset, Watchkeeper can collect, process and disseminate high quality imagery intelligence to support the needs of the commander on the ground. Watchkeeper is an autonomous system that always requires a human in the loop to authorise all aspect of its operations. It is built to operate in range of ground and air conditions and is equipped to support a wide range of military and security missions. The system has a range of sensors and infra-red full motion video cameras, able to operate at day and night. Identifying assets on the ground is a primary function of Watchkeeper and it is fitted with radar technology and a ground movement target indicator. Within Watchkeepers laser sub-system are a separate target marker, designator, and range finder to assist in identifying different assets.
The Watchkeeper system was built in the UK by Thales, with a UK supply chain supporting British manufacturing jobs. The system has undergone rigorous flight testing in west Wales and is certified to operate safely in UK airspace. With Watchkeeper primarily operating in the land environment, it is the Army, rather than the RAF, who are responsible for operating the aircraft.
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