NATO holds Spring Storm exercise in Estonia
NATO on 8 May concluded its latest Spring Storm exercise, which saw live-fire training take place at a firing range with co-operation between infantry and battle support units.
In the previous phase of Spring Storm, units of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) and a NATO battlegroup (led by Denmark and the UK) held field exercises that finished on 30 April.
As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there were only 3,200 participants compared to 9,000 in 2019.
NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu said: ‘Spring Storm shows how NATO forces can continue to test their readiness, while taking necessary measures to protect their health and those of others. Our forces remain ready, vigilant and prepared to respond to any threat.’
Two USAF B-1 bombers also participated in training operations on 5 May as part of a 24h non-stop mission to demonstrate its capabilities to protect Europe during a crisis.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Training
-
![British Army Strategic Training Partner bidders drop from seven to four]()
British Army Strategic Training Partner bidders drop from seven to four
Three of the bidding consortia have dropped out of the competition to become STP for the British Army Collective Training Service.
-
![What is preventing the US Pentagon from succeeding in multi-domain scenarios?]()
What is preventing the US Pentagon from succeeding in multi-domain scenarios?
Outstanding issues to be addressed include improving doctrine, increasing the number of joint exercises and better integrating capabilities across the services.
-
![AI innovation set to revolutionise military training landscape]()
AI innovation set to revolutionise military training landscape
Artificial intelligence offers unprecedented potential to revolutionise military training, enabling agile and decisive forces.
-
![Training Together: Unlocking Educational Excellence through Military and Industry Collaboration (Studio)]()
Training Together: Unlocking Educational Excellence through Military and Industry Collaboration (Studio)
Military training is ultimately about people. At Capita, training programmes are built on close engagement with partners, delivering an educational approach that can adapt to individual needs, cultivate leadership – and drive wider cultural change.
-
![Three A-29 Super Tucanos find new home at US Air Force Test Pilot School]()
Three A-29 Super Tucanos find new home at US Air Force Test Pilot School
Embraer’s light attack aircraft were selected by Edwards Air Force Base to join its test pilot school, following their abandonment by US Air Force Special Operations Command.
-
![Enhancing Military Training Through Digital Technology (Studio)]()
Enhancing Military Training Through Digital Technology (Studio)
Digital technologies offer huge opportunities for defence training. However, militaries must adopt an agile approach, placing the needs of their organisations and personnel at the centre of their efforts.
