Austria scrambled Eurofighters to intercept unauthorized US U-28A aircraft in its airspace (opex360.com)
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- Austria denied US overflight requests for Operation 'Furious Epic'.
- Two US U-28A entered Austrian airspace unannounced.
- Eurofighters scrambled; US planes left after interception.
"In early April, Austria refused all US overflight requests related to Operation 'Furious Epic' against Iran, citing neutrality. Later, two US U-28A aircraft entered Austrian airspace without authorization. The Austrian Air Force scrambled Eurofighters to intercept them. The US planes left the airspace after being contacted. The incident highlights tensions between Austrian neutrality and US military operations."
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