Czech Republic, Poland To Protect Slovak Airspace

MiG-29
The arrangement frees up Slovak MiG-29 for potential transfer to Ukraine.
Credit: Mariusz Burcz / Alamy Stock Photo
The Czech Republic and Poland have signed declarations to protect the airspace of neighboring Slovakia. From Sept. 1, the air policing of Slovakia’s airspace will be performed by the Czech and Polish air forces, defense ministers from the three countries announced Aug. 27. Slovak Defense Minister...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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