Polish skies safeguarded by Norwegian f‑35 and Polish F‑16
"Polish and Norwegian pilots are guarding the Polish skies under NATO," reports the General Command of the Armed Forces on X. F-16 and F-35 fighters are flying over Poland, with the communiqué declaring, "together we are stronger."
Polish pilots, supported by the Norwegians, are guarding the skies over Poland within NATO. As communicated by the General Command of the Armed Forces on X, the F-16s alongside F-35s are kept at the ready, reflecting, "together we are stronger."
Norwegian F-35s alongside Polish F-16s
It's worth remembering that Norwegian equipment arrived in Poland at the start of January 2025. At that time, F-35s from Norway landed at the Poznań 31st Tactical Air Base. The Norwegian mission, aimed at supporting NATO, is expected to last at least until Easter. In addition to the F-35 fighters, the NASAMS air defence system has also been deployed in Poland.
"Together we are stronger." F-16 and F-35 in pictures
The F-16s currently guarding the Polish skies alongside the F-35s form the backbone of Polish combat aviation. They will remain so until the more advanced F-35s are integrated into the Polish military, anticipated to begin service in 2026. It's also noteworthy that the F-16s celebrated their 18th anniversary of service in the Polish air force in 2024. They are manufactured by the American corporation Lockheed Martin. The F-16 has a length of approximately 15 metres, with a wingspan of nearly 10 metres. Its maximum speed exceeds Mach 2, around 2,092 kilometres per hour.
The F-35, meanwhile, represents the fifth generation of fighters, also developed by the American corporation Lockheed Martin. It is an aircraft designed to be operated by a single pilot, featuring a length of nearly 16 metres, a height of about 5 metres and a wingspan measuring over 10 metres. Its advanced stealth technology makes it difficult to detect by radar systems. This aircraft is capable of carrying advanced weaponry.
