Inside NATO’s "Arctic Sentry": AWACS Surveillance Over the Barents Sea

Описание: Securing the High North: Get an inside look at NATO’s multi-domain "Arctic Sentry" activity. As the Arctic becomes an increasingly critical strategic region, NATO Allies are strengthening surveillance and sharpening joint readiness to respond to modern challenges.

This footage features exclusive looks at the E-3A AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft stationed at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, and takes you aboard a live surveillance flight over the icy waters of the Barents Sea. Hear directly from the personnel executing the mission, featuring interviews with a US Air Force Aircraft Commander and a Norwegian Air Force Tactical Director.

In this video:
0:00 - The Strategic Importance of the High North
0:45 - E-3A AWACS at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen
1:30 - Aerial Surveillance Over the Barents Sea
2:15 - Interview: US Air Force Aircraft Commander
3:00 - Interview: Norwegian Air Force Tactical Director
4:00 - Strengthening NATO's Joint Readiness

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NATO AWACS aircraft keep watch over the skies for Arctic Sentry
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03.05.2026

On 6 March 2026, NATO’s AWACS took to the skies over the Barents Sea for its first surveillance flight supporting the enhanced vigilance activity “Arctic Sentry.”

Arctic Sentry is a multi‑domain activity that brings together exercises, troops and capabilities from several NATO Allies to strengthen security across the Arctic and the High North. By strengthening surveillance and sharpening joint readiness, it helps ensure that NATO and Allies can respond collectively to challenges in one of the world’s most strategically important regions.

Footage includes shots of the AWACS aircraft stationed at the NATO Air Base in Geilenkirchen, Germany and the AWACS aircraft during a surveillance flight over the Barent Sea, as well as interviews with a US Air Force aircraft commander and a Norwegian Air Force tactical director of the E-3A Component of NATO AWACS.

Film Credits: Courtesy Video: Natochannel