The German Air Force’s contribution to exercise Nordic Response provides air transport, low-level flying and Special Forces airdrop capabilities with an A400M transport aircraft and support crews operating out of Rovaniemi, Finland.
Running from March 3 to 14, the Norwegian-led exercise Nordic Response is part of NATO’s exercise series Steadfast Defender 2024.
“The series marries up NATO and national defence plans demonstrating the ability to deploy forces rapidly from North America and other parts of the Alliance to reinforce the defence of Europe in sustained complex multi-domain operations over several months, across thousands of kilometres, from the High North to Central and Eastern Europe.
Germany’s contribution of joint forces to exercise Nordic Response takes place under the nickname German Quadriga 2024. It includes the deployment of forces to the High North where troops are practicing various procedures under Arctic conditions.”
For the German Air Force, an A400M deployed at Rovaniemi, Finland, executed low-level and night flying training sorties and facilitated air-drop missions. For two weeks, the German crews dropped Special Forces from various Allies and their gear to the training areas.
“During Nordic Response we practiced all these missions under arctic conditions; our troops have hugely benefitted from working with NATO members from the Nordic Region – Finland, Norway and Sweden,” the German Air Force stated; and added that icy temperatures, snowstorms, low clouds and poor visibility or rapid weather changes this close to the Arctic Circle, create special challenges for our crews that boosted their skill levels and resilience.
Hi folks hope all is well.
Good work, and once again we see NATO operating as one force. In respect to Germany, have they now confirmed the increase in defense budget as there appears to be a wobble on the economy. If I recall Germany was going to be second place pushing the UK into third place on the NATO listing? Where are we now?
Cheers
George
Nothing material has happened to the defense budget in Germany. They are still arguing about it. The 100bn “special fund” is set to run out in 2027.
German politicians are already openly talking about appeasement of Russia to solve Ukraine. Nothing has changed.
You ask way too many questions …… just saying.
Cheers Frank.
Hi Frank,
Always have done, it’s the only way to learn especially a subject so complex and interesting; always appreciate advice from experts such as your goodself.
Cheers,
George
The UK is the top dog in these multi national exercises. I find it odd that so many people are still not Sure about having a single standing European armed forces. The quality and power of a unified European armed forces would make fighting Russia a turkey shoot.