Two American Black Hawk helicopters will be added to the arsenal of the Armed Forces later this month.
But the control of maritime spaces will not be left behind. Italy and Greece are expected to launch patrolling missions in the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea, just as they control Albania's airspace, from NATO.
The Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi states that the acquisition of two helicopters from the USA, "is a great investment and an important step that will give us the power and commitment needed to fulfill tactical missions and emergency operations with more efficiency and safety .”
"This long-awaited news at the beginning of this year, in cooperation with our partner and strategic ally the USA, is a clear sign that our country is investing in its strength and security, making Albania a safer country and prepared for future challenges ", Peleshi emphasizes. Gazeta Sot
Albania has deficiencies in the management of air and sea spaces, to intervene in complicated situations, revolts or cross-border clashes, regardless of being a member of NATO. In this case, the possibilities are being studied that even from the sea, the Allied Forces of NATO, will take the responsibility of the Albanian coasts.
According to diplomatic sources, talks are being held on the protection and management of the maritime border between the two allies that also protect Albania's airspace, Italy and Greece.
Italy is increasing its demands towards Albania to guarantee the continuation of the concentration of African refugees in the north of Albania in the Adriatic Sea, while the possibility of the location, supply and anchoring of naval units of the rapid reaction force is being studied even in case of conflict, patrolling and monitoring the entire Adriatic coast from Shengjin to the Gulf of Vlore. According to the Italian press, the lack of infrastructure of ports or navies is being discussed by both Italian - Albanian sides, to solve the problem. Il Sole 24
But in the same wave of interest from NATO, the Ionian coast of Albania also appears, where it seems that Greece will manage the maritime border, from Cape Karaburuni to Cape Stillo in the South, say the same diplomatic sources. The Otranto Channel is an enviable strait for Russian warships and NATO must be present and vigilant, especially in the border areas where Albanian maritime waters are located, and especially in the Ionian Sea, the Greek fleet will carry out monitoring and intervention missions.
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