French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

A French Air and Space Force avionic technician performs routine maintenance on a Rafale fighter jet during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. AD24 is a component of Pacific Skies 24, a months-long deployment hosted by the German Air Force. Germany, France and Spain are partners in the trinational Future Combat Air System, and as the first stop in their deployment, AD24 is used to conduct realistic, total force combat training to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region through mission readiness and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

French Air and Space Force avionic technicians perform routine maintenance on a Rafale fighter jet during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. As part of a months-long deployment in the Indo-Pacific, known as Pacific Skies 24, AD24 is the first stop for the trinational Future Combat Air System of Germany, France and Spain. AD24 is a field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions to bolster relationships, generate mission readiness and project power for a total force approach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

A French Rafale fighter jet prepares for takeoff during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. Our international allies including France, Spain and Germany participate in multilateral combat training such as AD24 to enhance interoperability, build trust and evolve airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

A French Rafale fighter jet taxis on the runway during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. As part of a months-long deployment in the Indo-Pacific, known as Pacific Skies 24, AD24 is the first stop for the trinational Future Combat Air System of Germany, France and Spain. AD24 is a field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions to bolster relationships, generate mission readiness and project power for a total force approach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

A French Rafale fighter jet takes off from the runway during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 8, 2024.Our international allies including France, Spain and Germany participate in multilateral combat training such as AD24 to enhance interoperability, build trust and evolve airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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French Air and Space Force participate in Arctic Defender 24

Published July 11, 2024
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

French Air and Space Force avionic technicians perform routine maintenance on Rafale fighter jets before take-off during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. AD24 is a component of Pacific Skies 24, a months-long deployment hosted by the German Air Force. Germany, France and Spain are partners in the trinational Future Combat Air System, and as the first stop in their deployment, AD24 is used to conduct realistic, total force combat training to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region through mission readiness and deterrence