NATO military drills kick off in Germany

The international military exercise Combined Resolve 21 has officially commenced at a training range in the southeastern region of Germany.

The exercise, organized by the US Army in Europe, involves approximately 4,000 soldiers from 16 NATO member and associated countries, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

According to a statement from Lithuania's Ministry of Defence, the training is taking place at the Joint International Training Centre in Hohenfels, Germany.

The exercise aims to enhance joint operational capabilities and foster greater cooperation between allied military forces.

Combined Resolve is a recurring exercise designed to prepare a US Armored Brigade Combat Team in support of NATO deterrence initiatives such as bolstering readiness, responsiveness, and reinforcement.

This multinational event marks a significant step in strengthening NATO's defence posture and enhancing the readiness of its member nations.

The primary mission of NATO's military forces is to preserve peace and ensure the territorial integrity, political independence, and security of its member states. To achieve this, the Alliance must maintain the capability to deter and defend against potential threats effectively. The security landscape in which NATO operates is continuously evolving, subject to a wide array of military and non-military risks that are often unpredictable and multi-faceted.

In addition to their core defence functions, NATO's military forces play a key role in fostering stability across the Euro-Atlantic region. They contribute to this goal through active participation in military-to-military engagements, as well as a variety of cooperation activities and exercises within the framework of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program.

NATO also seeks to deepen its relationships with countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and those involved in the Mediterranean Dialogue through similar collaborative initiatives.

By Vafa Guliyeva