Summary
- Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II jets landed on a highway in Finland as part of the Finnish Air Force’s annual road base exercise
- These exercises demonstrate advancements in NATO Alliance’s ability to deploy air power from unconventional locations
- The goal of BAANA 24 is to prepare the Finnish Air Force for battle from anywhere with take-offs and landings at a road base
- Finland joined NATO in 2023, providing opportunities for U.S. Airmen to collaborate with other national air forces