The Portuguese Air Force carried out the multinational and multidisciplinary exercise Real Thaw 2023 (RT23), between February 27th and March 10th, at Air Base 11, in Beja.

This year's edition includes the participation of military forces from Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, the United States, the Netherlands, Poland, NATO forces and also Navy and Army forces.

The RT23 makes it possible to assess and certify the operational capabilities of the Air Force, Navy, Army, and participating countries, preparing them to act in joint and combined operations, enhancing interoperability between all, namely to guarantee the preparation of Deployed National Forces at the service of the UN and NATO.

RT23 offers participants a unique opportunity to plan and execute missions, with the aim of integrating and synchronizing different domains.

The RT23 missions will take place in specific locations and have been planned in order to have the minimum impact on the environment and the population.