A MAJOR Nato exercise to test new technologies and equipment launched in the North Sea on Monday.
The operation titled "Exercise Strike Warrior" will see more than 2000 servicemen take part in realistic military scenarios until Sunday, October 27.
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the USA are all set to take part with 35 aircrafts being operated from RAF Lossiemouth.
Warships including destroyers, tankers and submarines will also be part of the operation with movement towards the Pentland Firth.
Exercise Strike Warrior has begun! ⚡🌊 RAF Lightnings join the @RoyalNavy on @HMSPWLS for one of the most demanding exercises to date. Ten nations are taking part in Strike Warrior, showing their ability to work as one.#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/rPPfCwYzGP
— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) October 3, 2024
The UK-led exercise will also include a Joint Firing Activity at Cape Wrath Weapons Range, including Garvie Island.
Nato believes wargames in the North Sea allows nations to explore strategy and technique to better equip themselves against threats.
