The NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control (NAEW&C) Programme is often cited as one of the most successful collaborative ventures ever undertaken by the Alliance. The fleet of 17 E-3A aircraft represents the world’s first multi-national, fully integrated Air Force and is one of the few military assets that is actually owned and operated by NATO.
It is a tangible example of what NATO Nations can achieve by pooling resources and working together in a truly multi-national environment to provide the Alliance with a readily available capability that enhances its ability to counter today’s ever-evolving threats and offers a highly visible symbol of its cohesion and solidarity.
