Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to begin patrolling in Iceland today

Canadian CF-18 fighter jets will begin patrolling Iceland’s airspace today as part of Canada’s contribution to NATO.

The operation is intended to identify and intercept aircraft that approach NATO airspace in Iceland.

About 180 members of the Canadian Forces will be involved in the roughly month long operation that involves six CF-18 fighter jets.

The aircraft will operate out of Keflavik Air Base, near Reykjavik.