Czech Republic Air Force Nations // North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

OVERVIEW The Czech air force is a component of the Joint Forces Command, along with the land forces and joint support forces. Since March 12, 1999, following its admission into the NATO defense structure, the air force has become a key member of NATO's Integrated Air Defense System (NATINDAS). The primary mission of the Czech air force is defending Czech airspace. It also provides air support for ground troops and air transport for government personnel. The Czech air force is organized...