Hungary and Italy have temporarily assumed responsibility for Croatia’s air defense during its transition from MiG-21 aircraft to Dassault Rafale jets. Hungarian Air Force Saab Gripens and Italian Air Force Eurofighter F-2000s will provide air policing and quick reaction alert (QRA) until late 2025 or early 2026. This arrangement is part of NATO’s air-policing missions and comes at no cost to Croatia. The agreement signifies the official retirement of the MiG-21 from Croatian service. This collaboration ensures Croatia’s airspace security during its military modernization.
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