Synopsis
NATO’s multinational forces in Latvia are a key part of the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture along its eastern flank.
Led by Canada, troops from 14 Allied nations work side by side with the Latvian National Armed Forces. Originally established in 2017 as a multinational battlegroup, the unit has since expanded to brigade level, bringing together armoured, artillery and air defence elements capable of rapid reinforcement if required. Regular joint exercises ensure that soldiers from across the Alliance can operate seamlessly together, ensuring the ability to defend NATO Allies.
Latvia is also further protected by the new NATO activity ‘Eastern Sentry’, which boosts NATO’s vigilance along the entire eastern flank with more air, land and sea-based military assets. The activity also includes innovative technologies to tackle new challenges, like the ones we see from drones. Additionally, it helps to better connect the military assets that are already available, from the High North to the Black Sea, and elsewhere in the Alliance.
Transcript
—SOUNDBITE IN ENGLISH—
Colonel Cédric Aspirault – Canadian Army
“Being here shows our commitment to make sure that if something happened to one of our members, the entire Alliance will be there to protect and react and defend it.”
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NATO IN LATVIA
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THOUSANDS
OF
MULTINATIONAL
TROOPS
HUNDREDS
OF ARMOURED
VEHICLES
FROM
14 NATO
ALLIES
ARE
READY
TO DEFEND
LATVIA
—SOUNDBITE IN ENGLISH—
Colonel Cédric Aspirault – Canadian Army
“If we need to act on any threats, we already have the equipment deployed, we already have the people deployed and we already have the plans that would support that.”
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NATO IS STRENGTHENING
OUR DEFENCES
EVEN FURTHER
MORE JETS
AND AIR DEFENCE
SYSTEMS
PROTECTING AGAINST
ANY THREAT
COMING FROM
THE SKIES
—SOUNDBITE IN ENGLISH—
Colonel Cédric Aspirault – Canadian Army
“There are 14 countries in this brigade. Teamwork for me is how we are able to integrate the best of everybody in the result of one mission. It sends a clear message that all of those countries are committed to protect Latvia.”
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