Other events in Baltic States

International Internet Magazine. Baltic States news & analytics Friday, 29.03.2024, 10:23

Baltic land forces to be integrated in Danish Division by end-2013

BC, Riga, 20.01.2012.Print version

By December 31, 2013, the Land Force Infantry Brigade of the National Armed Forces, as well as the brigades of the Estonian and Lithuanian armed forces, will be integrated into the Danish Division, writes LETA.

According to the government's action plan released by the government this week, which will be altered and supplemented in accordance with proposals received from non-governmental organizations and other expert groups, the integration of the Latvian Land Force battalion into the Danish Division will be funded with state budget money provided to the Defense Ministry.

During the implementation of the three Baltic countries' joint unit, the Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT), close military cooperation developed with the Scandinavian countries, including Denmark, the Defense Ministry's Press Department. As part of this cooperation, significant support was provided for BALTBAT, thereby consolidating the National Armed Forces' capacity.

After the BALTBAT project was halted and the Land Force Infantry Battalion set up, it became obvious that quality and adequate support for the battalion's training was necessary.

This support has been provided by the Danish Division since 2005.

The continuation of the cooperation between the three Baltic countries and Denmark should be considered as a continuation of the BALTBAT project, albeit on a higher level, and it proves that the Baltic countries wish to continue stable cooperation in the long term, the Defense Ministry informs

The Defense Ministry emphasizes that the integration of the Infantry Brigade into the Danish Division will consolidate Latvia's military capacity, improve the planning and performance of military operations, and standardize cooperation between the Baltic and Danish units pursuant to NATO requirements.





Search site