U.S., Norwegian, Italian Air Forces Take Part In Fighter Training

Personnel and equipment from three air forces are conducting joint training in Iceland this week, reports the Iceland Review.

The drills are authorized by a 2006 defense agreement between Iceland and the United States.

Sixteen fighters from the Italian, Norwegian and U.S. air forces and two specialized communication aircraft are taking part in the North Viking drills.

Two Danish naval cruisers and a Norwegian warship, as well as a Danish rescue helicopter, are also...