NATO major maneuver Baltops: Kiel celebrates successful marine exercise!

NATO major maneuver Baltops: Kiel celebrates successful marine exercise!

The North German coastal city of Kiel was the scene of an impressive major military maneuver from NATO, which is known under the name Baltic Operations (short: Baltops). The German Navy has been strengthened by this impressive exercise, which took place from June June 16, 2023. Around 50 ships and boats, more than 25 aircraft as well as around 9,000 soldiers from a total of 17 countries fought and were able to present their united forces impressively. In this context, Vice Admiral Frank Lenski emphasized the excellent cooperation between the NATO countries and the skills that were demonstrated during the exercises. This positive balance was impressively underlined in the big degree on Friday, which ended with a celebration in Kiel. sat1regional.de reported that the exercise was first started from Rostock and that realistic scenarios were practiced, which were practiced the current security policy location take into account.

The maneuver, which already celebrated its 54th edition this year, was by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa led and implemented according to the command of Strikforno, with headquarters in Portugal. This time it was a very special aspect that Finland took part as a NATO ally for the first time, which is a significant step in the long history of the maneuver. navalnews.com emphasizes that the exercise covered different capabilities, including amphibian operations, air defense, U-boat warfare and also the removal of explosive remnants, which once more illustrates the versatility of NATO partners.

growing challenges in the Baltic Sea room

The security policy location in the Baltic Sea area remains tense and became clear again during the maneuver. Johan Norlén, head of the Royal Swedish Navy, commented concerns about the increasing activities of Russia in this region. He clearly sees Russia as the current opponent and emphasizes the strength of the NATO alliance in response to this threat. Lenski and his colleagues agree: the cooperation that is consolidated in these exercises is indispensable for ensuring security and stability in Europe.

The entire exercise included a variety of multinational maneuvers, with new technologies and concepts, such as the use of unmanned vehicles to be tested for personnel rescue. In addition, military operations also played a role in space, which underlines the modern challenges with which the nations involved are confronted. militaryleak.com emphasizes that over 3,000 soldiers from 19 NATO allies take part in this important exercise.

an outlook on the future

With a committed teamwork and the aim of strengthening freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea, the NATO countries are strengthened from this exercise. The experiences and knowledge gained form a solid basis for future challenges in the Baltic Sea area. The participants are prepared in order to counteract the current security policy developments and to raise cooperation to a new level.