NATO's air forces cannot afford not to have the necessary aircrew trained to the latest standard. Geopolitical tensions worldwide require air forces to be ready to fly the newest generation platforms, which operate in entirely new ways compared to previous generations. While the cost of training such a force is high, not having a force trained to the state-of-the-art standard may prove catastrophic. Looking towards its members, the alliance launched NATO Flight Training Europe, a high visibility aimed at increasing cooperation and rationalising resources across borders to ensure state-of-the-art training is delivered cost-effectively. Its activities are not only limited to member states but industry as well. Learn more about this crucial programme with our interview with NSPA’s Principal Officer and MFT 2025 conference speaker, Jason Hawker, where he covers:

• The latest updates on the NFTE.
• Insight into the impact of the newly created NATO Industrial Advisory Group NIAG.
• An understanding of what the future holds for the programme.