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Dutch F-35s Share Classified Data in NATO Milestone

4/16/2025

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In a groundbreaking moment during NATO's Ramstein Flag exercise in the Netherlands, Dutch F-35s achieved a historic feat by sharing classified targeting data with the Keystone command-and-control system. This unprecedented live data transfer, the first outside the U.S., empowered real-time engagement of simulated ground targets, highlighting strengthened cooperation and advanced operational capabilities among allied nations.

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In a groundbreaking moment during NATO's Ramstein Flag exercise in the Netherlands, Dutch F-35s achieved a historic feat by sharing classified targeting data with the Keystone command-and-control system. This unprecedented live data transfer, the first outside the U.S., empowered real-time engagement of simulated ground targets, highlighting strengthened cooperation and advanced operational capabilities among allied nations.