The Multinational Air Exercise is in progress “Elder 2024” which takes place at the 117th Fighter Wing, at Andravida Air Base and will last until Thursday the 18th of the month.

The exercise started last Monday, April 8 and according to what he reported the journalist of SKAI, Stavros Ioannidis, the exercise includes offensive and defensive operations, aircraft escort, target protection scenarios and is conducted in the wider area of ​​the Athens FIR.

The Air Force participates with all types of fighter aircraft, as well as helicopters, transport and trainer aircraft. Also participating are forces from the Army, Navy and Special Warfare Command, which contribute decisively to the creation of complex and realistic scenarios.

In total, 36 fighter jets from nine countries are participating.

Specifically, the following countries are participating with staff and means:

* Qatar with RAFALE aircraft

* Republic of Cyprus with AW-139 helicopter

* Montenegro by B-414 helicopter

* Romania with F-16 aircraft

* Saudi Arabia with TYPHOON aircraft

* France with RAFALE aircraft and AEW E-3F aircraft

* United Kingdom with TYPHOON aircraft

* USA with F-16 aircraft and MQ-9 Drone

* Spain with F-18s.

It is noted that between April 1-7 the preparation for the Exercise took place, from April 8 the execution phase is underway, which on Wednesday April 17 includes Spotters Day and Friday April 12 the Day of Distinguished Visitors, while the period 19- April 21, the exercise goes into the folding phase.