NATO Airpower Steps Up Response to Ukraine Crisis
Since the beginning of Russia's attack on Ukraine NATO has taken measures to shield its member states along the eastern flank from potential aggression.
Lockheed Martin F-35As of the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, are seen shortly after their arrival at Spangdahlem air base in Germany in early May. They replaced the F-35 detachment from the 388th FW, which had been contributing to NATO’s air defense activities. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
Lockheed Martin F-35As of the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, are seen shortly after their arrival at Spangdahlem air base in Germany in early May. They replaced the F-35 detachment from the 388th FW, which had been contributing to NATO’s air defense activities. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

In response to the attempted Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization immediately activated its defense plans. As well as deploying troops into eastern Europe, NATO activated a Joint Forces Air Component (JFAC) within Allied Air Command at Ramstein air base in Germany. The existing Combined Air Operations Centers in Uedem, Germany, and Torrejón, Spain, and the Deployable Command and Control Center at Poggio Renatico, Italy, deployed personnel to staff the JFAC.


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