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Canada start preparation June deployment in Latvia 80805171.
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Defense & Security News - Latvia
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Canadian Army arrived in Latvia to start prepartion of June deployment
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Canadian military equipment in support of Operation REASSURANCE arrived in the Port of Riga, Latvia, today as preparations continue for the June deployment of the multinational battlegroup as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia.
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 (Source: Canada MoD)
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Today’s arrival of equipment demonstrates that Canada is on time and on track to fulfill its commitment to NATO. Some of the military kit will be utilized during the construction of facilities such as accommodation and vehicle maintenance bays at Camp Adazi, where the multinational battlegroup will be based. Other gear such as logistics and communications equipment, combat service support vehicles, and Light Armoured Vehicles will be used by Canadian soldiers once they deploy next month.
Canada is leading the establishment of a multinational NATO battlegroup in Latvia — one of four such battlegroups deployed in the Baltic States and Poland — in support of NATO’s strengthened deterrence and defence posture. The battlegroup will be comprised of military personnel from Albania, Canada, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, and Spain. The battlegroup aims to preserve stability and prevent conflict, while sending an unmistakable message: NATO stands as one. |
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