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NATO Allies Gear Up for Ramstein Flag 2024 in Greece

NATO's largest ever multinational air exercise, Ramstein Flag 2024, officially kicks off today in Greece. However, Turkey is not participating due to its continued refusal to submit flight plans to the Greek authorities in order to access and fly the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR). Over 130 Allied aircraft from 13 nations will participate in the exercise, which aims to enhance cooperation, communication, and overall combat effectiveness among NATO's air forces.

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Turkish Spy Drone Causes Stir in Aegean Sea

A Turkish "White Egret" drone, the "Aksungur," has raised alarms by entering Greek airspace in the Aegean Sea without filing flight plans. The drone’s advanced surveillance capabilities have led to speculation that it might be monitoring the Italian research vessel "Ievoli Relume," which is working near Kassos. Greek authorities are on high alert, ready to respond to any threats to national airspace.