NATO’s multinational force is conducting its first full-scale exercises in Latvia

From November 1 to 14, the first full-scale exercises of the NATO multinational force in Latvia will be held in Vidzeme and Zemgale.

More than 3,500 allied soldiers will take part in the Resolute Warrior 2024 exercise led by NATO’s multinational sector North, demonstrating the brigade’s ability to work by integrating all sub-units and support unit.

“The exercises of the NATO multinational force based in Latvia are a visible and unique proof of the allies’ presence in the Baltic region and their determination to defend Latvia together with the National Armed Forces if essential,” emphasizes Defense Minister Andris Spruds.

Colonel Sedriks Aspiro, commander of the NATO multinational force in Latvia, emphasizes: “The Resolute Warrior 2024 exercise proves our joint ability to strengthen the security of Latvia. ” The contribution of each member of the NATO Multinational Forces is unique and valuable, and together we have reached the highest level of cooperation. The message of these lessons is clear – we are ready.”

The exercise “Resolute Warrior 2024” demonstrates the ability of the NATO multinational force in Latvia to deploy forces, maintain control, control and communication, as well as to include all sub-units regional and support. “This exercise is an important test that proves the capabilities of our brigade, especially in the field of integration of multinational units and their coordination,” said Major General Jette Albinus, Head of NATO’s Multinational Division. North”.

It was already reported that on October 17, the Canadian-led NATO multinational battle group in Latvia, which was under the command of the Land Forces Mechanized Brigade, will be transferred to the command of the NATO multinational battle group on 17 October. .

The multinational force in Latvia currently brings together forces from 13 NATO member states – Albania, Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Canada, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia , Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

At the Madrid NATO summit in 2022, the defense ministers of Canada and Latvia signed a joint declaration to strengthen the defense of NATO’s eastern flank. In 2023, a joint roadmap was published for a three-phase approach: readiness, construction and sustainment phase, culminating in the official establishment of the brigade in July 2024, augmenting the existing NATO battle group already to brigade level and increasing significantly. NATO presence in Latvia.

Following the Resolute Warrior 2024 exercise, the Canadian-led multinational NATO force will continue to expand its capabilities. The brigade is expected to reach full combat readiness by 2026.

Attention residents!

From November 1 to 8, there will be more movements of military vehicles on the roads, and low-flying planes will also be seen. Military vehicles will be moved according to road traffic regulations. Please be careful when passing military vehicles. Artillery firing exercises will also be held at the Ādažu training ground, which will cause temporary noise. Soldiers who train outside the Ādaži training area may be armed, but without live ammunition.

The national armed forces want an intelligent approach to the ongoing military training in Latvia, which aims to strengthen the country’s national defense and NATO’s common security.