NATO‘s first tactical air base within the Western Balkans was inaugurated in Albania on Monday.
President Bajram Begaj mentioned on the opening ceremony that Kucova Tactical Air Base is the results of the cooperation, solidarity, coordination and coordination between the allies and the care Albania pays to safety and protection.
“Together, from this air base, we’re sending a powerful message of peace and NATO’s dedication to guaranteeing collective protection. We see that the allies are decided to guard their freedom and safety,” mentioned Begaj.
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi mentioned that the bottom in Kucova could be a strategic level in NATO’s operations in protection of peace.
Prime Minister Edi Rama mentioned efforts are underway with the alliance to make a brand new NATO naval base in Porto Romano prepared as quickly as potential.
”The reactivation of this army airport can be a part of the revitalization and additional qualitative progress of our air pressure. The two new Blackhawk helicopters in addition to the (Turkish) Bayraktar drones are a part of an growth that can proceed,” mentioned Rama.
During the ceremony, plane corresponding to UAVs, planes and helicopters, together with Turkish Bayraktar TB2 armed drones, had been exhibited and flights had been held.
Field work was began in January 2022 to modernize the Tactical Air Base in Kucova.
The mission consists of the advance of the air base’s runway, infrastructure for flight management and safety, connection roads, and different auxiliary automobiles.
Source: www.anews.com.tr