About 170 soldiers from the Air Force and the Navy train together for the first time in the Baltic country bordering Russia, such as Lieutenant Colonel André Knappe of the Object Protection Regiment of the Air Force in Apronens during a visit to the exercise in Tallinn on the German news agency told. . About 80 soldiers from Estonian associations also participate in the exercise.
The nearly month-long “Baltic Tiger 2022” maneuver, which includes training port and airport security, was planned against the background of the changed security situation in Europe. After the Russian attack on Ukraine, NATO wants to provide more protection for allies on the eastern flank. “We are showing that we are prepared and ready to defend the alliance if necessary,” stressed Knappe.
“The aim of this exercise is to practice measures and actions under real-world conditions necessary to protect and secure infrastructure,” said Knappe. “We want to learn from each other, with each other and with each other.” The interaction of the various military units is also trained. Training takes place in port facilities of the Estonian Navy in the capital Tallinn, at the military airport Ämari and military training areas in the Baltic EU and NATO countries in Northeastern Europe.
Reconnaissance units, snipers and fire support soldiers were deployed in Estonia for the exercise. The naval battalion of the German navy sent mine divers and marines. There are also specialists in nuclear, biological and chemical weapons (ABC defence) and medical personnel.
(SDA)