VILNIUS Denmark and Portugal on Tuesday took over NATO's Baltic air-policing mission replacing the Spanish contingent following the completion of its four-month rotation, the Ministry of Defense said in a press release.<\/p>\n
The Danes and the Portuguese will patrol Baltic airspace using eight F-16 fighter jets.<\/p>\n
According to Deputy Defense Minister Vilius Semeska, the continuous air policing mission sends a strong message about NATOs solidarity and makes an important contribution to deterrence and peace keeping in our region.<\/p>\n
This is the eighth time Denmark contributes to the mission and the fifth Baltic air-policing deployment for Portugal.<\/p>\n
The Danish fighter jets are accompanied by a contingent of up to 100 troops, including pilots, technicians, medical personnel, support staff, communication and other specialists.<\/p>\n
Portugal will provide augmentation of the NATO air policing mission by deploying additional 100 troops.<\/p>\n
The NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission has been continuously performed since 2004.<\/p>\n
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