Apr 17 2024

NATOs new Flag series exercise will execute Air Defence tactics

RAMSTEIN, Germany - Air, Maritime and Land Forces from 13 Allied Nations will come together in Greece’s West Peloponnese to exercise sophisticated high-end air defence tactics in NATO’s new ‘Flag series’ exercise Ramstein Flag 24 from September 30 – October 11, 2024.

Ramstein Flag is Allied Air Command’s newest exercise, building on theory and academia to provide a sophisticated multi-domain tactical level live exercise that includes realistic problem sets in a complex operational environment.

As geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, so too must NATO exercise design. Ramstein Flag signifies the future of NATO exercises

Combining the synthetic training environment, Ramstein Flag offers a unique opportunity for the Alliance to exercise Counter Anti-Access / Area Denial (C-A2/AD) and Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) tactics, techniques and procedures in NATO’s 75th year.

“As geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, so too must NATO exercise design. Ramstein Flag signifies the future of NATO exercises, focusing on current and future threats,” said General James B. Hecker Commander Allied Air Command.

“Along with concepts developed during the Weapons and Tactics Conference, ongoing work with our Allies and Partners as well as our ‘Lessons Learned’ program, we will execute improved tactics, more robust integration leading to stronger deterrence,” he added.

Over 140 Allied fighter and enabler aircraft along with Maritime, Land and Special Operation forces will execute integral components of Joint Air Power. C-A2/AD measures to neutralize adversary military architecture to deter whilst degrading an adversary’s capability and this will be in the focus during exercise Ramstein Flag.

The design of RAFL24 will also allow for NATO Nations to execute IAMD and Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) strategies. A highly responsive, robust, time-critical and persistent capability that ensures NATO protects populations, territories and forces against any ballistic missile threats.

The main objective of Ramstein Flag 24 is to strengthen cooperation, interoperability, and integration and to demonstrate NATO’s resolve, commitment and ability to deter potential adversaries and defend the Alliance through multi-domain operations.

Story by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office

The design of RAFL24 will also allow for NATO Nations to execute IAMD and Ballistic Missile Defence strategies. Archive photo by: Ben Gorski

13 Allied Nations will come together in Greece’s West Peloponnese to exercise sophisticated high-end air defence tactics in NATO’s new ‘Flag series’ Archive photo by: Giovanni Colla

Over 140 Allied fighter and enabler aircraft along with Maritime, Land and Special Operation forces will execute integral components of Joint Air Power. Archive photo by: Thomas Keisler