In the event of a crisis, how would NATO’s air forces defend its territory? The answer: a complex ballet of radars, both ground-based and airborne, flying petrol stations carrying more than 100,000 liters of jet fuel, supersonic strike fighters, and a group of pilots called “Wild Weasels”, who are tasked with taking down enemy air defenses. Success depends not on one element alone, but on the combined power of all these elements working together. Allied air forces constantly train to be ready to defend themselves and their NATO Allies, and after years of hard work, they’ve largely developed a set of common tactics and procedures. That way, if worst comes to worst, they can work together quickly and seamlessly. They’re also adapting to a range of new threats, such as large-scale bombardment by unmanned aerial vehicles. This short documentary breaks down how air power could defend the Alliance from attack and takes us behind the scenes to meet the troops tasked with securing our sk...