Aircraft
NATO Allies Accelerate Multinational Fleets
New fleets are being proposed to meet the AEW and airlift needs of NATO member coalitions
A400M
The UK is one of five current A400M operators involved in the multinational airlift project. © David McIntosh/AIN

Following the success of the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF), which provides strategic tanker/transport capability for its participants, a group of seven NATO nations has announced a High Visibility Project to create a similar organization to address strategic airlift shortfalls among alliance members.

Unveiled earlier this month at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum held in Ankara, Türkiye, the program would be based on the Airbus A400M. The initiative is being proposed by Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye, and the UK. Of these nations, only Croatia and Poland are not current operators of the A400M.