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Cargo Drop at ETAP-C 2025
Cargo Drop at ETAP-C 2025
Yesterday, as part of the ETAP-C, a cargo airdrop mission was conducted. These missions are of critical importance for tactical airlift training.  Airdropping cargo is a core capability for providing logistical support to military(...)
Air Force to attend Segurex 2025
Air Force to attend Segurex 2025
The Air Force is participating in Segurex 2025 with a technological and operational demonstration that reflects its commitment to innovation in national security and emergency response. The event is being held at FIL – Lisbon International(...)
Paratrooper Drop during ETAP-C
Paratrooper Drop during ETAP-C
As part of ETAP-C, joint and combined training is carried out between multinational flight squadrons and Army Paratroopers. Within this framework, a mission involving a static-line parachute jump was conducted — a type of jump in which the(...)
European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) and Its Components
European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) and Its Components
The European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) was developed to enhance the operational airlift capability of European nations, with the goal of achieving greater interoperability among the countries that safeguard Europe’s(...)
ETAP-C: SOGAS Drop Mission
ETAP-C: SOGAS Drop Mission
As part of the European Tactical Airlift Programme – Course (ETAP-C), currently taking place at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, a mission involving the deployment of High-Altitude Operational Jumpers (SOGAS) was carried out.  This type of(...)
First Day of Flights at ETAP-C 2025
First Day of Flights at ETAP-C 2025
The European Tactical Airlift Programme – Course (ETAP-C) began last Sunday, october 19, and will run until october 31 at Air Base No. 11 in Beja.  In-processing procedures and briefings done, Monday afternoon, october 20, marked the(...)
Air Force Hosts ETAP-C
Air Force Hosts ETAP-C
The Portuguese Air Force is organizing and hosting the European Tactical Airlift Programme – Course (ETAP-C) from october 19 to october 31, based at Air Base No. 11 in Beja.  The ETAP-C is part of the European Tactical Airlift(...)
NATO Tiger Meet 2025 comes to an end
NATO Tiger Meet 2025 comes to an end
NATO Tiger Meet 2025, which began on September 21 at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, comes to an end today. It was two intense weeks of training, joint and combined operations, culminating in a closing ceremony presided over by the Air Commander,(...)