Tanks, teamwork, and top-tier firepower! At Ādaži Training Ground in Latvia, NATO tank crews went head-to-head in a demonstration of precision and power.
Synopsis
NATO armoured crews from across the Alliance come together every year to compete in live-fire and tactical challenges at Ādaži Training Ground, in Latvia. During the competition they exchange tactics and deepen their ties in an event that proves their skills and put their heavy machines to the test.
The Iron Spear 2025 tank competition tested tank crews on gunnery accuracy, coordination, and combat readiness under simulated battlefield conditions - a powerful demonstration of NATO’s strength, unity, and preparedness on Latvia’s soil.
Participating nations included...