The F-35 global fleet continues its commitment to NATO allies during the Russia – Ukraine war. The Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron F-35Bs from RAF Marham in the U.K. have started flying armed patrols as part of the Enhanced Vigilance Activity, which is a NATO-led Operation initiated due to the unfolding conflict in Ukraine. During the week of March 7, the RAF F-35Bs landed along the alliance's eastern flank at Amari Air Base, Estonia, and marks the first time RAF F-35Bs have joined a NATO Air Policing mission. The aircraft from RAF Marham have joined other allied F-35s provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force currently taking part in air patrols over Eastern Europe. The reassurance and extra capabilities that NATO has given its partners has been crucial to regional security. Read more: UK F-35s land in Estonia to support NATO Air Policing mission (forces.net)