Soldiers of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battalion Battle Group and the Lithuanian Armed Forces are undergoing intense training at Gen Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė. On December 5-16 the training soldiers practise firing weapons of various calibres which is one of the combat training cycles.
The multinational NATO eFP Battalion Battle Group in Rukla has been deployed to ensure deterrence and defence since the beginning of this year as a response to the changed geopolitical situation. The unit comprises troops from Germany (over 450), Belgium (100), the Netherlands (over 200), Luxembourg (20), and Norway (200). From the beginning of 2018, the rotation-based battle group will be strengthened by the French contingent. The NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battalion Battle Group is integrated into the Mechanised Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf, based in Rukla and trains in joint training events with the Lithuanian Armed Forces, while in the event of a crisis it would defend Lithuania with national and additionally deployed allied forces.
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Photo: Sgt Spc Ieva Budzeikaitė
Video: Sgt Spc 1st Class Lukas Kalvaitis
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