TIRANA, May 28/ATA/ Albanian Air Force is engaged in the international exercise “Defender Europe 25”, playing a key role in building a multinational force capable of operating in complex operational surroundings.
The Ministry of Defense said today that a group of drones has been used for the first time in such an exercise at this level.
The exercise is carrying out search and rescue operations with Cougar and Blackhawk helicopters from Farka Air Base to support ground operations and readiness for MEDEVAC/CASEVAC medical evacuations.
Regional cooperation and coordination with civilian institutions such as Albcontrol and international partners such as the Kosovo’s Security Force (KSF), makes this exercise an important step towards increasing security and readiness in the region, the Ministry of Defense said.
Yesterday, the multinational exercise “Defender Europe 25”, one of the largest and most complex exercises of the last decade in Europe and Africa, started in Albania. Led by the United States European Command (USEUCOM) and conducted in cooperation with the NATO allies and strategic partners, the exercise will last until June 9, 2025.
“Defender Europe 25” exercise aims to improve the readiness, interoperability and ability of US, NATO and partner forces to act in a coordinated manner in a complex operational environment. The scenario is built according to Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, which simulates the collective defense of allies in the event of an attack on any of them.
The military activities will include a series of large-scale operations in several European countries, with a particular focus on Albania and Kosovo, where training will be conducted on the protection of critical infrastructure, securing embarkation points and managing advanced logistics. /a.f/r.e/p.s./
