Finland: Siltanews – News Desk
U.S., U.K., French, and Finnish forces came together from 16–27 June 2025 for Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational tactical and operational exercise held across multiple locations in Finland. The two-week training aimed to enhance interoperability between fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and improve combat readiness in a contested, simulated environment.
The exercise focused on reinforcing war fighting capabilities and re-establishing credible deterrence among Allied nations. “Atlantic Trident 25 demonstrated and advanced our deterrence, and it demonstrated that if deterrence fails, the four nations represented here today are ready to win decisively, if required,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds.
Airmen from the participating countries trained in essential ground operations such as airfield repair, logistics, and rapid combat airpower generation. Exercises included multinational hot-pit refueling and cross-nation aircraft servicing, enabling swift aircraft recovery and launch regardless of national origin.
Combined coalition logistics and joint command and control operations were key elements of the training, reflecting lessons from past missions. This collaborative approach improved coordination and strengthened trust between Allied aircraft and personnel.
“Airmen from our four nations were training together and learning together all in peacetime. Now they’re developing trust across the Alliance at the unit level, down to the individual,” added Hinds.