Formidable Shield is the largest live-fire naval exercise in Europe and will be taking place in Norway and the United Kingdom.
The multinational integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise runs from 1-31 May.
Nine allies are participating in the naval-led operation, and Norway, the UK and the United States will also participate with their maritime patrol aircraft.
Ex Formidable Shield is focusing on maritime operational and tactical interoperability between allies, and scenarios include a series of complex ballistic missile defence (BMD) and air defence (AD) missions.
Eurofighters from the United Kingdom, the Royal Air Force’s primary multi-role combat aircraft, will make up the exercise’s air assets, along with Norwegian F-35s.
The fourth-generation Eurofighter Typhoon is highly capable and used for a variety of missions, including air policing, peace support, and high-intensity conflict, with a primary role in quick reaction alerts (QRA) for UK airspace.
The first phase of the exercise will take place at the Andøya firing range in Norway before continuing at the Hebrides Range in Scotland.
Participants will share tactical data, engage in Nato-level planning, and practice coordinated responses to complex scenarios.
The exercise aims to further enhance integration and interoperability between allies.