Since November 27, the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in the airspace of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) has once again been the responsibility of the Dutch armed forces. Dutch armed forces. Two F-35 fighter jets are permanently available for this purpose and can be deployed if required.
The Netherlands and Belgium alternate this task for several months at a time. In the previous period, the QRA was with the Belgians, now with the Netherlands until February 12. Initially from Volkel airbase and from January 15 from Leeuwarden airbase.
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Both Air Force fighter planes are ready for action around the clock. They can take off and intercept an aircraft within a few minutes. The Quick Reaction Alert is activated if an aircraft enters Benelux airspace without making radio contact.
The Air Operations Center in Nieuw Milligen monitors the airspace and guides the F-35 jets. If an aircraft is detected entering the airspace without authorization, the Air Operations Center deploys the QRA to intercept it.
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