Finland is preparing to conduct some of the largest exercises of its air defense forces this year, which will be held on November 12-21 in the Lokhtai area on the west coast of the country near the Botnichnaya Gulf. Not only the Finnish military but also units from Sweden, Norway and the United States will join the maneuvers. About it reports Yle with reference to the Armed Forces of Finland.
About 1300 servicemen are expected to take part in the exercises and 450 pieces of equipment, 20 aircraft and 2 helicopters will be involved. Such large -scale workouts are of strategic importance to the region, since in the face of increasing threat in Europe, Finland, as well as its neighbors, strengthens its defensive positions and interaction with international partners.
Simultaneously with the exercise of air defense in Finnish Lapland, NATO artillery maneuvers have already begun. Against the backdrop of this US, strategic bombers were sent to Europe to participate in NATO Allies.
These joint maneuvers are not only a strengthening of defense potential, but also a demonstration of the readiness of Northern Europe and the United States to effectively interact in the event of a possible threat from potential opponents.
