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Tigers over Portugal

NTM2025 patch
The second half of September 2025 saw 20 Tiger Squadrons from NATO and Partnership for Peace (PfP) nations gathering at Air Base 11 just a few miles northwest of the city of Beja in the Alentejo region. The annual high-value exercise welcomed nearly a total of 80 aircraft in the southeast of Portugal and was one of the largest air force exercises of the year in Europe. For famous Esquadra 301 "Jaguares" from the Portuguese Air Force (PRTAF) it was the 5th NATO Tiger Meet (NTM) they hosted after 1987, 1996, 2002 and 2021.

NATO Tiger Meet 2025 Spottersday

301 Jaguares F-16 in 'Jaguar' Style Night Ops during NTM2021 (photo by Katsuhiko Tokunaga)
The Portuguese Airforce have announced the dates for the spottersday's during NTM 2025 at BA 11 Beja. There will be 2 spotters days September 24 October 1

Tigers meet Vikings

Logos NTM NTA TAW51
At the beginning of June, the far north of Germany was the starting point for one of the largest air force exercises of the year. Tiger squadrons from NATO and PfP Nations (Partnership for Peace) met for the annual NATO Tiger Meet this time at the Tactical Air Wing 51 "Immelmann" in Jagel.

6 Eskadra Lotnicza Wins Silver Tiger

6EL the NTM2024 Silver Tiger Trophy Winners
During the closing ceremony from NATO Tiger Meet 2024, 6 Eskadra Lotnicza has been announced as the winner of the silver Tiger Trophy.

NTM 2024 Spottersday update

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Dear Spotters,
Soon it's finally happening—the NATO Tiger Meet 2024 in Schleswig begins! We would like to update you on the latest information:

  1. Entry:
    1. Please ensure that you have your ticket in the form of a QR code, either digital or printed, as well