BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 23. From September 2 through October 8, Latvia will be putting on the large-scale national defense exercise “Namejs 2025,” set up by the National Armed Forces, Trend reports.
The exercise will gather around 12,000 soldiers and national guardsmen from every nook and cranny of the Latvian armed forces, including service members of the national defense service, reserve soldiers, and allied troops, all coming together under one roof.
The extensive exercises will evaluate the synergy among the
National Armed Forces, the Crisis Management Center, and the Civil
Protection Operational Management Center, in close collaboration
with the State Chancellery, line ministries, subordinate entities,
national security agencies, various municipalities, and private
sector stakeholders. The objective is to enhance Latvia’s
comprehensive societal defense architecture.
The drills are being executed in conjunction with NATO’s
Multinational Division North command center. Coalition contingents
comprising the United States, Estonia, and Lithuania, in
conjunction with NATO’s multinational brigade stationed in Latvia,
the NATO Force Integration Unit Latvia, and Canada’s Task Force
Latvia, will be actively engaged in the operation.
In alignment with the strategic framework of “Namejs 2025,” the
Latvian military apparatus will synergize with the UK-led Joint
Expeditionary Force (JEF) to bolster regional operational
readiness, enhance deterrence capabilities, and optimize
interoperability within the Baltic theater.
Engaging in collaborative exercises with British military
engineers will enhance our engineering support competencies in the
context of joint operational frameworks in Latvia.
In September, operational mobilization maneuvers will be conducted
under the auspices of “Namejs 2025” within the designated zones of
the 1st Riga Brigade and the 2nd Vidzeme Brigade of the National
Guard.
These exercises are designed to evaluate the mobilization,
provisioning, and operational readiness of reservists and National
Guard personnel within a compressed timeline.
During the autumnal period, tactical units and logistical assets
will be transiting along Latvia’s primary and secondary
thoroughfares. Inhabitants might also witness tactical aviation
maneuvers, encompassing sub-threshold altitude sorties and kinetic
engagement drills at designated operational training areas.
Since 2014, "Namejs" exercises have been systematically conducted throughout Latvia, serving a pivotal function in enhancing operational readiness and guaranteeing that the armed forces are adequately equipped to address emergent threats with efficacy. Collaboration with governmental entities, local authorities, private sector stakeholders, and the civilian populace is a pivotal component in the establishment of Latvia’s holistic national defense architecture.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel