Two female military pilots from Albania and Kosovo unite the U.S and Albania in "Defender 2021"
- Published: Tuesday, 25 May 2021 15:01
Valdete Mehanja and Armela Murati are the two female pilots who seem to have given real meaning to the purpose of the most important U.S-led exercise taking place in Europe, "Defender 2021", the interoperability between NATO allies. Second Lieutenant Valdete Mehanja was born in Kosovo, but for many years she has been an aircraft pilot with the 1-131 Aviation Regiment, Alabama National Guard. She came to Albania as part of the American troops that are participating in the "Defender 21" exercise. At Farkë Airfield, she met the only girl in the Military Helicopter Pilot Training Course, Second Lieutenant Armela Muratin. Armela has joined the Albanian Armed Forces a year ago and says that she chose this course by chance, after being appointed to the Air Force.
The two girls didn’t only share professional secrets, but also the desire to be equal among men in this profession.
"Defender Europe 21" in Tiranë, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi: Youth should consider the AAF as a golden career opportunity
- Published: Sunday, 23 May 2021 14:31
After the tour in several cities, the exercise "Defender Europe 21" stayed in Tirana. Residents had the opportunity to look closer at "Black Hawk" helicopters, armored vehicles, and various demonstrations of American and Albanian troops.
After both Albanian and American anthems were played, the opening speech was given by the Chief of Defence Major General Bajram Begaj.
Military equipment of “Defender Europe 2021” displayed in Vlora, Peleshi and Yuri Kim: When the allies work together, they can take on any challenge on land and air
- Published: Friday, 21 May 2021 12:57
American and Albanian troops, part of the exercise "Defender Europe 2021" have displayed equipment and put on a show of force for the citizens of Vlora in "Lungomare".
The event was attended by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, US Ambassador Yuri Kim, as well as representatives of NATO allies.
Mortar fire and sniper shooting, Peleshi and US Ambassador Yuri Kim attend joint exercise in Bizë
- Published: Friday, 21 May 2021 12:21
The Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, accompanied by the US Ambassador Yuri Kim participated in one of the exercises of the American and Albanian troops in Bizë.
As part of the "Defender Europe 2021" exercise, the troops of the Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) and those of the Second Infantry Battalion conducted a series of demonstrations. Some of the demonstrations were: mortar firing, sniper shooting, team attacking action, target hitting and ambush.
Albania-Kosovo strengthen defence cooperation, Peleshi: Balkans in NATO, assurance of stability
- Published: Tuesday, 18 May 2021 10:33
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi and his counterpart, Armend Mehaj signed the cooperation agreement in Prishtina, enhancing cooperation in the field of Defense.
During the joint meeting, the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, assured the Defence Minister of Kosovo of the unstinting support of Albania, both politically and technically. "All the experience that Albania has on the path of full integration into NATO will continue to be entirely transmitted to our Kosovo brothers." , - stated Minister Peleshi.
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