Exercise Joint Warrior is one of this year’s biggest multinational military exercises in Europe. It is closely monitored by Russia’s Northern Fleet, the Barents Observer reports.
Involved in the drills that over the past week has taken place in North Norwegian waters are more than 40 ships and 20 aircraft. Thirteen NATO countries participate, and one of NATO’s Standing Maritime Groups (SNMG1), as well as one of its Standing Mine Countermeasures Groups (SNMCMG1), constitute the backbone for the training.
