RAMSTEIN, Germany – On June, 5, 2025, forces from seven NATO nations conducted a NATO-led Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) exercise in Poland, strengthening Allied integration, interoperability, and combat effectiveness.
F2T2 missions demand precise coordination across all warfighting domains – air, land, maritime, cyber, and space, to ensure successful execution. During the mission, NATO’s Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) provided airborne command and control, facilitating cross-domain coordination to locate notional targets and swiftly relay target positions to air and ground assets with strike capabilities.
The successful execution of these simultaneous missions underscores the decisive role of air power in NATO’s collective defence
"Executing F2T2 missions ensures NATO forces remain ready to respond to any potential threat to the Alliance. Multi-domain integration exercises offer valuable opportunities to enhance readiness and refine the tactical proficiency of our forces," stated Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, Deputy Commander Allied Air Command.
Multi-domain integration exercises offer valuable opportunities to enhance readiness and refine the tactical proficiency. Photo Curtesy of the French Air and Space Force
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Norwegian and Dutch F-35s met with Portuguese F-16 over Poland for the Find, Fix, Track and Target mission. Photo courtesy of the Portuguese Air Force
Multi- domain coordination was enabled by NATO’s Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) who provided the airborne command and control. Archived photo by Hesyia
The mission seamlessly integrated 4th and 5th generation aircraft, including Portuguese F-16 fighters, deployed on NATO’s Air Policing mission in Estonia, alongside Dutch and Norwegian F-35s. Fighters were supported and refueled by a French Multi-Role Tanker Transport, enhancing operational flexibility and enabling extended mission endurance.
Meanwhile, as the F2T2 mission unfolded in Poland, a second deterrence operation was concurrently conducted to the south in Romania. Italian Typhoons, Greek and Turkish F-16s, and French and Romanian ground assets engaged in a complex joint integrated fires mission, showcasing NATO’s ability to execute coordinated, multi-domain operations.
The successful completion of two simultaneous, highly complex missions in separate NATO nations highlights the agility and strength of Allied forces. These exercises serve as a critical training opportunity, enhancing interoperability while fostering trust and camaraderie among NATO allies.
“The successful execution of these simultaneous missions underscores the decisive role of air power in NATO’s collective defence. Allied Air Forces continue to demonstrate unmatched agility, reach, and precision. The missions not only enhance our interoperability, but also sends a clear message of our collective unity and resolve,” added Air Marshal Stringer.
NATO's ability to deliver precise, integrated, multi-domain effects underscores its readiness and capability to protect NATO territory and populations, safeguard NATO airspace, and deter potential aggression – ensuring the continued security and stability of the Alliance.