9 June – Ørland Air Force Base (Ramstein Flag 26)

Ramstein Flag 2026

Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 is NATO’s largest air exercise. The exercise involves 19 nations, more than 150 aircraft and over 15 operating locations stretching from Norway to Spain. Around 150 sorties flown each day, with fighter aircraft, AWACS, RQ-4D surveillance systems and air defence assets. All training together in realistic scenarios.

Media day at Ørland Air Force Station

The event 9th of June will provide insight into air operations and allied activities conducted from Ørland, including contributions from Norway, Belgium, Italy, Türkiye, Denmark.

Participation requires registration via the link provided further down on this page.

• Location: Ørland Air Force Station
• Date: 9 June 2026
• Meeting time will be announced closer to the event.

Please note that all participants must go through a security clearance process upon arrival.

Programme (subject to change)

• Briefing: Ørland Air Force Station and Ramstein Flag 2026
• Static display: Norwegian F-35
• Interviews: With detachment commanders and pilots from Norway and participating nations
• Takeoffs: Norwegian F-35, Belgian F-16, Danish F-35, Italian F-35, Türkiye F-16. Photo/video opportunities around 50 meters from the runway.
• Static display: Norwegian Air Defence (NASAMS) which is participating in the exercise. Interview opportunities with personell from the Norwegian Air Defence.

The media event is expected to conclude at approximately 16:00.

Registration and practical information

• There are limited places available.
• Deadline for non-Norwegian citizens: 5th of June 2026
• Deadline for Norwegian citizens: 5th of June 2026
• The programme is subject to change due to operational requirements.
• Foreign journalists must bring a valid passport for identification.
• Norwegian journalists must bring a valid driver’s licence or equivalent national ID.

Please use this form for registration

For questions regarding the event, please contact stonningolsen@mil.no.