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Air Force completes surveillance mission in the Mediterranean
Air Force completes surveillance mission in the Mediterranean
On mission since 19 March and until 26 November, the Air Force detachment that flew over the Mediterranean Sea again this year on maritime surveillance missions is back. Operating from Malaga, Spain, using a C-295M aircraft from Squadron 502(...)
Portuguese Air Force patrols European borders
Portuguese Air Force patrols European borders
A Portuguese Air Force detachment spent one month engaged in crucial maritime patrol missions along Europe’s borders.   Operating from Sigonella Air Base, Italy, a contingent of 33 military personnel and a P-3C CUP+ Orion aircraft(...)
Air Force hosts C-UAS technology competition
Air Force hosts C-UAS technology competition
The Air Force hosted the final phase of testing for the Frontex Agency (European Border and Coast Guard Agency) innovation competition at the Shooting Range in Samora Correia, dedicated to combating the illegal use of drones at the European(...)
Air Force: Migrants detected in the Mediterranean
Air Force: Migrants detected in the Mediterranean
The Air Force spotted migrants during a surveillance mission in the Mediterranean on 24 October, while on duty for FRONTEX – the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The alert focused on a fibreglass boat, in good condition, sailing in(...)