In the Netherlands, NATO tests its air capabilities during a large-scale exercise

More than 90 allied fighter jets from across NATO are conducting advanced multi-domain combat operations during Ramstein Flag 2025 (RAFL25). The drills are centered at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands, with aircraft also flying out of locations in Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Distributed air operations are a central theme of RAFL25. By dispersing assets across multiple locations and enabling sustained air missions without return-to-base limitations, NATO air forces are demonstrating their adaptability in contested environments. 

NATO officials say the exercise reinforces the alliance’s deterrence posture and collective defense capability while showcasing its commitment to operational resilience and multi-national cooperation.