Türkiye to deploy fighter jets to Estonia in 2026 for NATO mission

Türkiye will deploy fighter jets to Estonia in 2026 as part of NATO"s Baltic Air Policing mission. The Turkish Air Force is set to station aircraft at Ämari Air Base to assist in safeguarding the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

This deployment is part of NATO"s ongoing efforts to enhance security in the Baltic region. The specific details regarding the number of aircraft and the exact timeline for the deployment have not been disclosed.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been under NATO"s air policing mission since 2004, aimed at ensuring the security of the airspace of these Baltic states, particularly in light of regional tensions. The inclusion of Turkish fighter jets is expected to bolster the collective defense efforts of NATO in the area.

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