U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, prepares for a multinational exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 6, 2023. Liberty Wing F-15’s took part in Atlantic Trident 2023, which focused on interoperability and integration of U.S., U.K., and French fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and two Dassault Rafales assigned to the 1/4 Gascogne Fighter Squadron, 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson air base, France, break formation during flight May 18, 2021 over France. The flight was a part of the Atlantic Trident 21 exercise which is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and is aimed at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities, through conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

Published June 10, 2025
By USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in Atlantic Trident 25, a joint, multinational exercise bringing together Finnish, French, U.K., and U.S. forces to strengthen fourth- and fifth-generation integration and improve combat readiness, June 16 to 27.

Finland will host this iteration of the biannual tactical-level training exercise, marking not only an expansion of the training scenarios, but also the first time it has been hosted outside of the recurring trilateral partners – the United States, United Kingdom and France.

Aircraft scheduled to participate include the Finnish F/A-18 Hornet; U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, F-15E Strike Eagle, and KC-135 Stratotanker; French Rafale, E-3F AWACS, A330 MRTT, and A400M; and U.K. Eurofighter Typhoon.

Atlantic Trident 25 is part of a broader effort to rebuild U.S. warfighting capabilities, restore the warrior mindset, and re-establish credible deterrence in a contested environment. Recurring training events like Atlantic Trident allow the U.S. to forward-deploy combat power, train in complex air environments, and sharpen integration with close partners. These exercises are essential to enhancing tactical proficiency, building trust, and demonstrating the U.S. military’s ability in high-end, multi-nation operations.

By testing advanced platforms and tactics in a realistic setting, U.S. forces and Allies reinforce their collective ability to deter aggression and fight as a unified force when called upon.

For more information, contact U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Public Affairs office at +49 06371-47-6558 or email usafepao.pao@us.af.mil or usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil.