Austria intercepts US reconnaissance planes after neutral airspace entry without clearance

Published on 13 May 2026

Fighter jets trailed US aircraft two days straight

Austria intercepted two US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft after they entered its neutral airspace without permission. Eurofighter Typhoons were launched on consecutive days to identify the planes, which were later confirmed as PC-12s. Austria’s neutrality rules require advance diplomatic approval for foreign military overflights, and both incidents are now being handled through diplomatic channels.

Austria scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons to identify the aircraft
Both incidents occurred on consecutive days
The planes were PC-12 reconnaissance aircraft
Overflights require advance diplomatic clearance under Austria’s neutrality policy

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Austria intercepts US reconnaissance planes after neutral airspace entry without clearance

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