NATO begins large-scale exercises near borders of Russia
In northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway, today, March 4, large-scale military exercises of NATO countries called Nordic Response 24 are beginning and will last until March 15. They are being held under the leadership of Norway, according to Yle.
It is noteworthy that for Finland, this is the most important participation in international exercises abroad in the history of the Defense Forces, and the first time Finland has participated in joint defense exercises with NATO countries as a member of the defense alliance.
Nordic Response is a large-scale military exercise on land, at sea, and in the air. It will involve about 20,000 military personnel from 14 countries. Finland will be represented by about 4,100 military personnel.
Nordic Response 2024 is part of the extensive NATO Steadfast Defender exercises. It is expected that over 50 ships, including frigates and submarines, as well as over 100 fighter jets, helicopters, and other aircraft, will also be involved in the exercises.
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