NATO’s fighter pilots recently took part in a “dogfighting” competition high above Ramstein, Germany, designed to sharpen their combat skills. This intense exercise pitted pilots against one another in a series of aerial duels, pushing their abilities and tactical decision-making to the limit.

In an exclusive video, NATO highlights a showdown between two skilled pilots: First Lieutenant Alexander “Stitch” Grandt from the German Air Force and Captain Patrick “HObIT” Pearce from the US Air Force. The video offers an inside look as the two pilots break down their high-stakes engagement, sharing valuable insights into the tactics they used and what they learned from going head-to-head in the skies.

This dogfighting exercise is part of NATO’s ongoing efforts to maintain top-tier readiness, ensuring that its air forces remain prepared to defend member nations and uphold global security.