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The finale has started 10 November 201011:02 AM

After just over a week's break for health care and much needed rest the last part of NBG exercises now has started. The final exercise is called Joint Action and lasts between 8 and 18 November. The...

EU BG Nordic Battlegroup (NBG) Key Leader Seminar 4 November 20102:24 PM

At the beginning of October, EU BG Nordic Battlegroup countries Sweden, Finland, Ireland and Norway conducted a Key Leader Seminar for its designated OHQ augmentee personnel. The general purpose of...

Civil-military cooperation 26 October 20103:12 PM

In countries where military units operates they make great efforts regarding information and support to civil society. This method is called civil-military cooperation, CIMIC.

Every second counts 26 October 201010:46 AM

During the exercise Initial Effort, IE 10, all soldiers are trained in interaction with helicopters. This means training to situations arising in transport helicopters. Responsible for practice...

NATO Pilot Course at SWEDINT 25 October 20101:40 PM

The NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (COPC) is in its second week, taking place at SWEDINT. The course started on 18 October and will last until 29 October, comprising 43 students and...

On track to readiness 22 October 20108:55 AM

The exercises to train the co-operation within the Nordic Battle Group (NBG) have started. Some 1300 Swedish, Finnish and Estonian soldiers and over 300 various vehicles arrived in Eksjö in southern...

Irish Evaluation 6 October 201011:18 AM

One country after another is currently conducting evaluation exercises for its respective units within the Nordic Battlegroup. Most recently, the focus was on assuring the quality of the Irish...

A stable security situation permits transformation of KFOR 4 October 20101:56 PM

The Kosovo operation has been active since 1999 and has been described by many people as a success. Further confirmation that this is indeed the case is that in the immediate future the KFOR (Kosovo...

Prickling preparations 30 September 20104:12 PM

The units included in the Nordic Battlegroup are very busy with preparations prior to the approaching standby period. A part of the preparations involves an injection in the arm by a nurse.

Estonian Final Exercise 30 September 20103:59 PM

The biggest Estonian contribution to the Nordic Battlegroup is that of a guard platoon. The platoon is currently carrying out its final exercise before coming to Sweden to practise together with the...