Maritime, air and land force elements will train in the exercise BALTOPS 2019. Military ships maneuvering in formations, ships convoying, artillery shooting, anti-aircraft and anti-terrorist defence, mine hunting and deactivation, anti-submarine warfare, amphibious operations and other military procedures will be conducted and improved.
The exercise in the Baltic Sea region on June 9-21 will involve more than 8 thousand personnel of various military forces from 16 NATO and 2 partner countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, France, Romania, Finland, Sweden, Turkey and Germany.
BALTOPS is already the 47th annual naval exercise in the Baltic region led by the United States. This year, the US. 2nd Fleet, reestablished last year, will lead the exercise. "U.S. 2nd Fleet will be leading the exercise, but make no mistake, it will be founded on NATO and partner principles," said Vice Adm. Andrew "Woody" Lewis, commander, U. S. 2nd Fleet. "Through BALTOPS 2019 and exercises like it, we strengthen our relationships and improve overall coordination and interoperability between allies and partners during both peace and times of conflict."
The main objective of the exercise BALTOPS 2019 is to strengthen coordination of capabilities for quick response to crisis and regional stability, to promote peace and security in the Baltic region.
INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
Exercise BALTOPS 2019 Visitors and Media Day will be held on Sunday, June 16. During the event, journalists will be provided with the opportunity to observe and record the Allied troops coastal landing operation, equipment and vehicles of the participating forces, to attend a press conference and interview Lithuanian and Allied officials. The thorough program will be provided only to pre-registered and accredited journalists.
Lithuanian media representatives are invited to register until Thursday, June 13, 16:00. email by mail andrius.dilda@mil.lt
When registering, the following must be provided: name, surname, represented media means, contact details (mobile phone number, e-mail address).
Freelance journalists and foreign media journalists must first get accredited in the Strategic Communications and Public Relations Department of MND by e-mail vis@kam.lt, provide filled out questionnaire, copies of the identity document and editorial office, where the material is planned to be published. Link to the Lithuanian MoD media accreditation form: http://kam.lt/en/new.html.
