Six Dutch F-16s have left Leeuwarden air force base on Thursday afternoon and are flying to Decimomanu in Sardinia to monitor the arms embargo against Libya.
The air and sea surveillance operation has been dubbed Unified protector.
A spokesman for the Defence Ministry says they will carry out surveillance, gather intelligence and keep track of air traffic heading towards Libya. "They will not be used to challenge ground targets or targets at sea."
A refuelling plane will assist the F-16s and the minesweeper HNLMS Haarlem will also be deployed to monitor the embargo.
The F-16s and the minesweeper are being deployed for three months. The refuelling plane is only available until 4 April.
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read Jan Kozak's "and not a shot is fired" find out what really is going on
yes indeed, on their way to another hornets'nest! A historic event to be proud of!
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