This week, NATO air defense aircraft stationed in the Baltic states are undertaking training flights in Estonian airspace. These flights are part of routine military exercises aimed at enhancing readiness and coordination among allied forces. The current operations may also include supersonic flights that are conducted in cooperation with civil aviation authorities and at designated altitudes.

The exercises serve multiple purposes, including evaluating the response capabilities of NATO forces in Baltic airspace, where regional security is crucial given ongoing tensions in the area. The presence of allied aircraft is intended to bolster deterrence against potential threats and reinforce collective defense commitments to the member states.

Cooperation with civil air traffic control indicates a commitment to maintaining safety in the skies while conducting military operations. Such training not only heightens the operational readiness of NATO but also reassures the Baltic states of the alliance's support in maintaining air sovereignty and security against external pressures.