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July 31, 2023 | International, Aerospace

German Air Force rushes to Iceland in ‘Rapid Viking’ drill

The service is shooting for minimal prep time and small footprint in future expeditionary deployments.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/07/28/german-air-force-rushes-to-iceland-in-rapid-viking-drill/

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