About sixty fighter jets and other fighter aircraft will take part in NATO tactical air force exercises at a German air base from Monday.
About 1,100 soldiers from 11 NATO countries plus Austria and Switzerland are taking part in the Tiger Meet maneuvers in Jagel, in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
The exercises last until June 14.
The squadron in Jagel is also celebrating its 30th anniversary as part of the NATO maneuver.
According to the German army, the exercise aims to intensify cooperation with partner countries and share aviation and technical expertise.
Every day the host country comes up with a fictional scenario that becomes increasingly complex as the exercise progresses, the Bundeswehr said.
The meeting is one of the largest exercises for joint air warfare operations in Europe and provides extremely valuable experience for the participating aircrews, the Army said.