In particular, complex air operations are to be practiced at “Tiger Meet”.Image: DPA
May 4, 2026, 9:00 a.mMay 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m
As part of the Partnership for Peace, Switzerland is once again taking part in the multinational NATO exercise “Tiger Meet” this year. The Swiss Air Force will be present in Araxos, Greece, with five F/A-18 fighter jets.
From May 4th to 15th, 2026, the Swiss flying unit will train together with 12 other squadrons from nine countries, the Federal Office of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDBS) announced on Monday. The exercise in realistic scenarios serves to compare and further develop military capabilities.
In particular, complex air operations should be practiced. In total, more than 50 aircraft and around 1,500 participants from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Great Britain and Switzerland are taking part in the training.
According to the Swiss Army, the air force exercise in Araxos, Greece, is one of the largest exercises in Europe. Fliegerstaffel 11 has been taking part in the annual NATO exercise “Tiger Meet” since 2004. (sda)