#IRONSPEAR
Fire Power Demonstration was a big hit! 12 nations accross the Battle Groups from the Baltic States participated. eFP Battle Groups symbolise the spirit of our Alliance, which is best summed with a powerful set of seven words: All for one and one for all.
#WeAreNATO
Putting words into action.
One of the first shipments of Canadian M777 howitzers, TAPV armoured vehicles, and related equipment is unloaded at Riga Airport yesterday, for transport to Ādaži base.
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO
#5YearsAsOne
12th October is coming!
The Spanish Contingent
@EMADmde
@EjercitoTierra
from the
#eFP
Battle Group
@NATO
in Latvia 🇱🇻 conducts rehearsals for tomorrow's parade to celebrate the Spanish National Day🇪🇸.
👉📹
#WeAreNATO
On Oct 11 and 12,
#eFP
BG Latvia hosted Ex IRON SPEAR, the world’s largest tank concentration and shooting competition. Forty-four tanks from 8 countries competed. 🇫🇷's Foxtrot 5 took first place, 🇳🇴's November 5 took second place and 🇺🇸's Yankee2 took third.
#WeAreNATO
#IRONSPEAR
was a tank and infantry fighting vehicle competition that regrouped 12 nations from
#eFP
accross the Baltic States, in Camp Adazi training area last week. See you next time!
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
#IRONSPEAR
officially begins tomorrow. Today was the zeroing and the participants from eFPs accross the Baltic States were present. The multinational character of the
#eFP
BGs is an extraordinary tribute to what NATO stands for.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
#Latvia
Artillery doesn’t always shoot with a 155mm shell. This time the Spanish artillery soldiers practiced their skills with a smaller 5.56mm rifle and 12.7mm heavy machine gun, improving both their proficiency and accuracy on a much smaller range. 1/3
It is with great regret that we grieve the loss of one of our own, Sgt Zarife Hasanaj. We are all deeply afflicted by the loss of Zarife. During such difficult times, we extend our condolences to Sgt Hasanaj’s family, friends, colleagues, and love ones.
More equipment.
More soldiers.
More capability.
Spanish vehicles and equipment are unloaded at the Port of Riga for transport to Camp Ādaži in support of the
#eFPBG
#Latvia
.
📸 MCpl Rod Doucet, Sgto Fernando Ndiaye
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
#5YearsAsOne
It’s about working together. About learning how to be part of a larger team. About getting to know how other
#NATO
#Allies
get the job done, shoulder-to-shoulder. About being
#Ready
and
#Capable
. Because people are our strength. Because we’re
#StrongerTogether
.
The Spanish and Canadians reconnaissance platoon and snipers from
#eFP
BG Latvia are training together to combine forces. We couldn't find them unfortunately.
#WeAreNATO
As Exercise CRYSTAL ARROW winds down we’re reminded of the capability, determination, and cohesion of the nations of the
#eFPBG
#Latvia
, and all of our
@NATO
partners. These exercises demonstrate that we are
#StrongerTogether
.
#WeAreNATO
#5YearsAsOne
📷MCpl Doucet, Sgto Ndiaye
This is how we end the week with happiness amongst our ranks! All members of the Battlegroup did a ruck march in Camp Adazi training area to foster group cohesion and promote fitness. Everyone was enthusiatic and in a good mood!
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO
#SILVERARROW2020
was the exercise for all combat & combat support trades
#eFP
BG
#Latvia
integrating with the Latvian Brigade. We have successfully integrated all 10 nations to conduct defensive operations to protect Latvia from any potential threat.
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO
It is with great sorrow that yesterday Maj Klodjan Tanushi passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, children and extended family. After fighting for his life, Maj Tanushi died from injuries sustained during an EOD task, in the line of duty on May 6th.
Artillery has been called “the King of Battle”.
The Spanish EAGLE Bty fires the M109A5 as part of the
@MiBde
’s Summer Shield exercise in the Ādaži training area last week.
EAGLE is another addition to the eFP BG Latvia’s arsenal. Another capability.
💥Ready for some action? This training scenario begins with the detection of an UXO from an 'opposing force' discovered by one of our MUAS. Watch the video to know how the events unfold with defensive operations and a counter attack to defeat an 'opposing force'.
#WeAreNATO
Combat engineers (also known as sappers) from Albania, Canada, Czech Republic and Spain shared best practices in demolition and breaching techniques and ameliorate interoperability. We will defend every centimetre of NATO territory. 1/2
💥 An Italian member of
#eFP
BG
#Latvia
is focused to observe the 'enemy force' during Exercise BEAST STRIKE where the battlegroup integrates all combat arms and combat support trades to set the conditions for Exercise SILVER ARROW.
#StrongerTogether
#WeareNATO
On this day, 3 July 2024, Multinational Battle Group Latvia (formerly known as eFP Battlegroup) is scaling up to NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia: a combat-ready brigade. We are all NATO. We have one mission. We are one Brigade. Let’s make it happen.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
Like a symphony in the sky.😎
Ex FIRES PRIME was conducted to focus on integration of all
#eFP
artillery elements. The Slovenians, Czechs, Slovakians and Canadians rehearsed drills and
#NATO
communication standards.
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO
Exercise
#WINTERSHIELD
2020 was the Baltic Battalion exercise to test and maintain their combat readiness with the support of the Allied Armed Forces from 21 November to 4 December 2020.
The field portion of Exercise WOLVERINE FORGE has officially begun!
With support from Spanish Engineers with Lizard Company, Battle Group elements were able to conduct a wet gap crossing in order to be in position to conduct tactical manoeuvres over the next several days.
#eFP
BG
#Latvia
conducted Exercise BOOMING THUNDER, a friendly artillery competition while carrying collective training for the fire assets of the Battle Group.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
It’s always a ‘blast’ to see the Polish GRIZZLY tank company do what they do best – fire and movement.
The PT-91 Twardy allows GRIZZLY to fire and move with the best of them – and adds to the eFP BG Latvia’s armoured capability.
Capabilities like the pontoon bridge that the Czech ‘Catfish’ engineering platoon brings to the
#eFPBG
#Latvia
make us more agile and adaptable, allowing us to move as we need to – making us
#StrongerTogether
.
📷 Sgto Ndiaye, Sgt Kusche
📹 MCpl MacIsaac
#5YearsAsOne
#WeAreNATO
Check out this epic video of a recent live fire demonstration. The demonstration features the weapons, vehicles, and kinetic capabilities of
#eFP
BG Latvia and the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade .
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
Meet the cooks 👨🍳 from camp Adazi, Latvia🍲.
Working behind the scenes, they contribute to the operation by feeding hundreds of soldiers every day.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
#eFP
BG
#Estonia
, Estonia 1st Infantry Brigade and
#eFP
BG
#Latvia
are currently conducting Exercise FURIOUS AXE in Camp Adazi Training Area. Training and rehearsing with other Battle Groups and Nations ensure we maintain our interoperability.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
This morning,
#eFP
personel have been in Ulbroka, showing our vehicle and equipment display!
Thank you all to have visited us today at Ulbroka display!
@NATO
#WeAreNATO
#WeAreAllies
#IRONSPEAR
Congratulations to the 12 nations who participated. Norway won first place for both the tank and the infantry fighting vehicle competition. We will celebrate a bit more tonight with an impressive Night Fire Power Demonstration.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
As part of NATO's commitment to deter and if necessary defend Latvia from any potential aggression, on Dec 24, 🇨🇦 soldiers from
#eFP
Battle Group Latvia held a live practice range, featuring TOW missiles; M-72 anti-tank rockets; and the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle.
#WeAreNATO
On this day, two years ago,
@NATO
enhanced Forward Presence
#eFP
Battle Group Latvia 🇱🇻 started its mission.
We would like to commemorate the past two years with the following selection of images 📸 highlighting the eFP in action.
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎊🎈
Spanish Sapper 🇪🇸
@EMADmde
@EjercitoTierra
establishing an anti-tank obstacle as part of eFP Battle Group Latvia counter-mobility capabilities, during exercise
#Namejs2018
🇱🇻
Strength in Unity!
Another
#TBT
to last month, when members from the
#eFPBG
#Latvia
assisted with a Latvian Army Winter Survival Course. Check the thread for some truly chilling images. 🥶
Spanish soldiers from the battlegroup and members of the Latvian military participated in a training exercise which focussed on the defence with a mechanized force. We train together, ready to fight together.
@NATO
📷 Cpl Mark Wanzel, Sgt.1º Jesús Aguilera, eFP BG Latvia
As part of Ex Silver Arrow, Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from Latvia 🇱🇻, Canada 🇨🇦, Italy 🇮🇹, Slovenia 🇸🇮, and Spain 🇪🇸 conduct air-to-ground training at Camp Ādaži to promote cooperation between the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade and NATOs’
#eFP
BG Latvia.
#WeAreNATO
Exercise BEAST RAIDER was a patrol concentration to demonstrate and hone
#eFP
BG
#Latvia
dismounted capabilities while maintaining cohesion amongst sending nations.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
Yesterday, the Polish 🇵🇱contingent of
#eFP
Battle Group Latvia completed their transfer of authority ceremony in Camp Ādaži. Thank you for your hard work and to the news Polish 🇵🇱 soldiers, welcome to Latvia! 🇱🇻
#WeAreNATO
Today was the first day of IRON SPEAR 2019, a tank competition bringing together 3 of the 4 eFP, demonstrating our cooperation through the Baltic states and Poland.
#IronSPEAR
.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
Slovenian, Montenegrin, Slovakian and Canadian soldiers from NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia train in defensive maneuvers in Camp Ādaži training area, August 22 2019. Photo: Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos & Sergeant Robles
#eFP
BG members participated today in the "San Silvestre" race organized by the Spanish contingent 💪🏃✨🎄
The 🇪🇸Spanish soldiers in the
@NATO
enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia🇱🇻 run with their fellows of the Battle Group to say goodbye to 2018 and welcome to 2019!!👌💪
Moving through the training area in Adazi, you won’t just find soldiers of the
#eFPBG
#Latvia
– other members of the
#NATO
alliance also train here in order to be
#Ready
for anything.
Spanish Engineers conducted urban operations training which consisted of: managing movements and patrols, breaching, and survivability support. Day or night we are always prepared. 📷Sgt.1º Jesús Aguilera, eFP BG Latvia.
#WeAreNATO
@NATO
@TFLPUBLICAFFAIRS
@hqmncne
No matter the temperature ❄️
@NATO
#eFP
troops are well trained to perform any activity.
La SCASSATA Coy 🇮🇹 performed two days of intensive patrolling, skiing, skijoring of troops, and training of the rescue of an injured person in a winter environment
#WeAreNATO
@MinisteroDifesa
August 19th marked the official arrival of a Royal Danish Armed Forces battalion to the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia. With up to 800 soldiers, Denmark contribution will strengthen our collective defence and enhance Latvia's security🇩🇰🇱🇻
#WeAreNATO
🇲🇪The Montenegrin artillery forward observer party is a highly trained and proficient team that supports the companies in the Battle Group that they are attached to with fires from the multinational artillery battery.
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
#Latvia
#eFP
💥
#IRONSPEAR
is a tank and infantry fighting vehicle competition that involves 12 nations from
#eFP
accross the Baltic States with the Latvian Brigade. Best of luck to all participants!
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether
It's obvious when our Polish friends are at the range; they know how to make an entrance. Last week, the Polish Army showed strength and practiced new firing routines in Camp Adazi Training Area.
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO
#NeptuneStrike
22 was the culmination of years of planning, in compliance with international laws and standards, to practice not just interoperability between
#NATO
forces – but interchangeability as well.
Teams from across NATO allied and partnered nations came together for Baltic Warrior 2024 endurance race: a competition featuring challenges like rucking, portage, and canoeing on 23 August near Military Base Ādaži, Latvia. 🚣♀️🏞️
#StrongerTogether
Here is a recap video of the URBAN TESTUDO exercise: a clear demonstration of interoperability between nations and amongst
#eFP
Latvia 🇱🇻 and Lithuania 🇱🇹
Great training and cooperation throughout the Baltic states.
Take a look at this awesome video! 🎥
#WeAreNATO
The IRON SPEAR competition allows the tankers from eFP BGLatvia to hone and demonstrate their skills against those of other
@NATO
battle groups and nations. Competitions like this keep us sharp – and
#StrongerTogether
.
📸 Sgt Jennifer Kusche, MCpl Rod Doucet
#5YearsAsOne