Iron Wolf

NATO’s “Iron Wolf 2024-II” exercise underway: enhancing eastern flank defence

Since October 7, the multinational military exercise “Iron Wolf 2024-II” had been underway in Lithuania, underscoring NATO’s commitment to reinforcing its eastern flank against potential threats.

Conducted on May 8-20, the bi-annual exercise Iron Wolf served to certify NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup as a combat ready force, fully integrated into the Lithuanian Army. Executed in two phases, it was led by the Lithuanian Iron Wolf Brigade. With the Brigade's six battalions, the Battlegroup's troops and additional forces from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Poland and Portugal, about 3,500 soldiers from 13 nations took part in the exercise.

Iron Wolf: NATO eFP Battlegroup Lithuania showcases combat readiness [VIDEO]

NATO, Land / By Defence Industry Europe

The bi-annual exercise Iron Wolf served to certify NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup as a combat ready force, fully integrated into the Lithuanian Army.