- Turkish Air Forces to participate in NATO Tiger Meet 2024 in Germany

By Cuneyt Karadag

BERLIN (AA) - The Turkish Air Force will participate in the NATO Tiger Meet 2024 exercise in Germany with three F-16 fighter jets.

The exercise will see the participation of more than 50 aircraft of different types and 1,100 personnel from 13 countries from the alliance’s member and partner countries, according to information on the website of the German Air Force.

This year, the German Air Force will host the exercise, which has been organized for 63 years by the NATO Tiger Association -- formed by squadrons with a tiger as the emblem.

The exercise at Schleswig/Jagel Air Base in northern Germany will run from June 3 - 14.

NATO Tiger Meet Exercise is important to demonstrate the interoperability of NATO member countries, strengthening the bonds between members and showcase air power as a deterrent force.

On June 7 and 10, the air force will allow 1,500 amateur photographers to enter the area for “Observer Days.”

Photographers will have the opportunity to capture images of the Tornado, Eurofighter, Griepen, F-16 and Rafale aircraft.

The bESİFDES, the Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle, newly deployed in Jagel, is scheduled to be flown as part of the exercise.

*Writing by Serdar Dincel