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NATO Air Operations: A French Perspective
This chapter details an exhilarating flight experience aboard a French air refueling plane, accompanied by Mirage 2000 fighter jets, while exploring NATO's air policing missions in the Baltic region. It highlights the significance of aerial refueling, the complexities of international military collaboration, and the recent shifts in France's military strategy amid heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The chapter also examines the ongoing military operations and interceptions of Russian aircraft, underscoring the challenges and changes in France's defense posture within NATO.
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