US Army, NATO. Airborne troops during joint military exercises in Europe. - YouTube - MIL 3010 - 04 DEC 2024

Intensive military exercises took place in Romania and Bulgaria recently,including night manoeuvres by U.S. Army paratroopers and the Italian Army.The purpose was to obtain warfighting practise,including live-fire drills,and enhance deterrence and defence by stengthening interoperability.Equipment used included Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft,Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft,a Lockeed Martin subsidiary,UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters.Boeing (BA),Lockheed Martin (LMT)

US Marines, NATO. Tanks and armoured vehicles during military exercises in Sweden - YouTube - MIL 3010 - 10 NOV 2024

Abrams tanks by General Dynamics Land Systems (GD),UH-60 Black Hawks by Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin subsidiary) (LMT),M4 carbine by Fabrinet (FN)*Rotational deployment of U.S. Marines to Sweden enhance interoperability and integration with a key Ally,improving deterrence and defence.

US Marines, NATO. Armored vehicles and artillery during military exercises in Norway - YouTube - MIL 3010

US Marines practised in austere cold weather,montane and Arctic conditions with live-fire drills in Norway.Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles are manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada.General Dynamics (GD)

U.S. Coast Guard. USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) Legend-class National Security Cutter

The MH-65 Helicopter is by Airbus Defence and Space:Airbus SE (OTCM:EADSY).Some of them are armoured and carry guns.The National Security Cutter is built by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII).It features shielding from chemical,biological and radiological attack and is optimised for NATO communicationa.These drills were held in an undisclosed location.Note:I'm back,people!My absence was due to my old HP laptop burning out.It was 8-10 years old.

Pacific Perspective:U.S. Army, Arctic Angels. Military exercises Red Flag in Alaska. - YouTube

U.S. Army Soliers from the 11th Airborne Division (Arctic Angels) during Exercise Red Flag Alaska 2024.Red Flag is an annual U.S. Air Force exercise that allows it to work with Allies and Partners,including interservice partners.The drills demonstrate the Division's ability to move forces anywhere in the Indo-Pacific Region and around the world.The Division is capable of waging the full spectrum of conflict in the most austere environments.*Boeing (BA),Lockheed Martin (LMT)*Text by MIL 3010 and edited by Andrew Taylor

U.S. Marines. M3E1 MAAWS multi-role grenade launcher. Training in Australia. - YouTube - MIL 3010

U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Divison,the oldest Marine Corps Division,Marine Rotational Force-Darwin,and Australian troops practise with the M3E1 (MAAWS) Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System in the Northern Territory,Australia.Also there are automatic weapons practise and dismounted patrols.*Text by MIL 3010 and edited by Andrew Taylor

U.S. Marines, NATO. Tanks and armoured vehicles. Military exercises in Sweden - YouTube - MIL 3010

The U.S. Marines and Royal Swedish Amphibious Corps (Marines) during Baltic Operations 24 in Sweden.BALTOPS 24 is the premier annual exercise in the Baltic Sea Region.It provides a unique opportunity to strengthen joint response capabilities critical to maintaining freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea Region.*Text by MIL 3010 and edited by Andrew Taylor Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules and M142 HiMARS (LMT),General Dynamics Land Systems Abrams M1A2V3 tank (GD)

Immediate Response 24:Complex Drills Develop Warfighting Acumen

According to a press release by U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAEA),on 30 April 2024,around 1600 U.S. Army Soldiers and more than 200 pieces of their equipment started a 900 km/559.2 mi tactical road march from Narvik,Norway to Rovajarvi,Finland,marking the commencement of Exercise Immediate Response 24.Transiting through Norway,Sweden and Finland,troops from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Johnson,Louisiana traveled to Finland to conduct multinational drills as part of Immediate Response 24,the Finnish national exercise Northern Forest 24,and NATO's Steadfast Defender.Said MG Greg Anderson,commanding general of 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry):The 10th Mountain Division's storied past shows a proud connection with the Finnish Army and this region.We are eager and excited to be able to train and learn from our Nordic Allies,and look forward to developing joint and combined warfighting excellence and capabilities,both today and in the years to come.*Immediate Response ran through 31 May 2024,involving more than 10,400 U.S. service members from more than 12 Allied and Partner nations.Finland's Northern Forest 24 ran from 26 May to 31 May 2024.Said LTG Pasi Valinaki,commander Finnish Army:It's a valuable training opportunity to be able to connect Immediate Response 24 to the Finnish Army's Northern Forest 24 exercise.A successful logistical exercise through Norway and Sweden,as well as logisitical support by the Finnish Defence Force's Logistics Command,is proof of our collective ability to receive transatlantic reinforcement of Allied troops and the ability of NATO to project land power anytime,anywhere.Furthermore,training with 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team is a logical step in developing a relationship with 10th Mountain Division.This exercise further develops our combined warfighting capabilities in the North.*The tactical road march represents a milestone moment for the drills with NATO's newest members,Sweden and Finland,as well as several firsts,including the use of seaports in Narvik and Kalundborg;a rail guage change;and the deployment of a light Brigade Combat Team in the Nordic Region.*Immediate Response 24,one of three subexercises of DEFENDER 24,includes the deployment of continental U.S.-based forces;Army prepositioned stock draws;live-fire drills;wet gap crossings;and interoperability training with Allies and Partners in Czechia,Estonia,Finland,Germany,Norway,Poland and Sweden.

Keiler, Puma, Leopard 2 - dust and sound in Pabrade - YouTube - BTB-concept - 3 JUNE 2024

This was a demonstration programme held at the Pabrade Training Area in Lithuania.It included an observer from the Royal Netherlands Army.

U.S. Army, NATO. Allied Forces Prepare for Defence in Europe. - YouTube - 17 May 2024

German Army, NATO. Soldiers, tanks and combat vehicles during military exercises . - YouTube

The German military is the largest military in Europe.In this video,the German Soldiers are fluent in English.Some of the activity takes place in Poland.

US Army, NATO. M1A2 Abrams tanks during preparations for defence in Lithuania - YouTube

U.S. Army Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division Armored Brigade Combat Team practised warfighting skills with their armoured vehicles at Camp Herkus,Lithuania.Other 3rd ID Soldiers undertook urban warfare training.The Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles are manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada.*General Dynamics (GD)

US Army, NATO. Tanks, armored vehicles and soldiers. Combat exercises in Poland

The Soldiers are with the US Army 3rd Infantry Division.The Stryker Armored Combat Vehicles are by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada.*General Dynamics (GD)

US Marines on snowmobiles during winter exercises in Norway, NATO.

The US Marines have been in Norway for NATO Exercise Arctic Response.It is held every two years to promote military competence in harsh Arctic conditions.It also fosters interoperability with Allied nations.

US Army, NATO. Soldiers from 2CR during field and urban training in Germany

The 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2nd Dragoons) is an active Stryker Infantry and Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army,with its garrison at Rose Barracks,Vilseck,Germany.Its Stryker Armored Combat Vehicle family is manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada.*General Dynamics (GD)

U.S. Army, NATO. Powerful M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks in Poland.

U.S. Army Soldiers of Alpha Company,2nd Battalion,69th Armored Regiment,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,3rd Infantry Division practised engaging with the enemy.Thus they prepared themselves for deployment forward,if necessary.The enlisted Soldiers were inspired by the confidence of their leaders.A U.S. Army Company typically has 60 to 200 Soldiers under the command of a Captain,but can have more than 200 troops.

US Army, Steel Cavalry. M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks during combat exercises in Finland,NATO

U.S. Army Soldiers of 1st Cavalry Division train alongside the Finnish Defence Forces.Such drills ascertain the combat readiness and effectiveness of NATO Allies.

US Army, NATO. American paratroopers during combat training in Croatia.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army's rapid reaction force in Europe.

Task Force Marne M1A3 Abrams tank crews conduct live-fire exercise in Lithuania

Task Force Marne M1A3 Abrams tank crews conduct live-fire exercise in Lithuania: U.S. Army Sgt. Miranda Sandoval, a tank armor crewman with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, gives an interview about a platoon live-fire exercise at Camp Herkus, Lithuania, Jan. 14, 2024. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Alex Soliday)

US Army, Arctic Angels. 11th Airborne Division during Combat Exercises in Alaska

This unit protects critical national defence infrastructure;conducts multi-domain operations in the Arctic;and,when ordered,is capable of decisively defeating any enemy in extreme cold weather,in the high latitudes,in the mountains through large-scale combat operations.