Dauphin variants, Slovakian UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, Norwegian AW101 Merlin aircraft, and Czech Mi-17, Mi-171, and W-3A helicopters. Additionally, Austrian forces participated with a Cessna 182 plane, adding an important fixed-wing coordination dimension to the exercise.


The remarkable diversity of aircraft platforms effectively demonstrated


the varied operational approaches and


capabilities across European SAR units. The Belgian and Spanish NH90 helicopters represented the latest generation of NATO helicopter technology, equipped with advanced avionics systems, sophisticated navigation equipment, and multi-role capabilities suitable for complex SAR operations across various operational environments.


The German Navy’s Sea Lynx showcased specialized maritime SAR capabilities. The German Army’s EC-135 helicopter deployed from the Heeresflugplatz Niederstetten Army Air Base. This combination demonstrated the importance of platform specialization in addressing different aspects of SAR operations, from maritime rescue to critical care medical transport.


The Lithuanian AS365 N3+ Dauphin variant is a reliable platform with operational history in European SAR operations. The Slovak American-manufactured UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters demonstrated effective NATO interoperability standards and the successful integration of different technological approaches within European SAR operations.


The Norwegian AW101 Merlin “SAR Queen” represented one of Europe’s most capable and advanced SAR platforms, equipped with sophisticated radar systems, extensive range capabilities, and advanced mission systems suitable for long-range


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