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Germany Deploys Eurofighters to NATO Amid Arctic Tensions

2/13/2026

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On February 13, 2026, German Eurofighter aircraft departed Neuburg an der Donau to join the NATO Arctic Sentry Mission.
The move aims to deescalate tensions after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland's security.
The German Air Force has 138 active Eurofighters.
An A400M transport plane is involved for air-to-air refueling.
Pistorius noted Germany's NATO contributions, including maritime reconnaissance planes and submarines, amid heightened Russian Arctic activity.

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On February 13, 2026, German Eurofighter aircraft departed Neuburg an der Donau to join the NATO Arctic Sentry Mission.
The move aims to deescalate tensions after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland's security.
The German Air Force has 138 active Eurofighters.
An A400M transport plane is involved for air-to-air refueling.
Pistorius noted Germany's NATO contributions, including maritime reconnaissance planes and submarines, amid heightened Russian Arctic activity.