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Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank.
A ship carrying parts of a mechanized infantry battalion arrived in the port of Riga, escorted by the Swedish Air Force and units from the Swedish and Latvian navies.
The mission of 550 troops will contribute to the alliance's deterrence and defense efforts, marking Sweden's largest commitment yet since joining NATO last year.
Lieutenant Colonel Henrik Rosdahl expressed pride in contributing to the alliance's collective defense, calling it a historic day and the new normal.

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Swedish NATO soldiers arrive in Latvia

“Finally, we are here. This is what we have been looking forward to for a long time.” Officer Erik, part of the 550-strong battalion that landed in Riga, Latvia, said amid a collective NATO reinforcement seeking to embark on an important new quest. At around 9:30am local time Saturday, January 18, Swedish troops touched base in Riga, the Latvian capital, as they joined 13 other NATO member… Source

1 month ago·Spain

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Sweden deploys mechanized battalion in Latvia

The Swedish Army has deployed a mechanized battalion as part of NATO's ground operation in Latvia for the first time

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telex.hu

Historic NATO mission: Swedish soldiers arrive in Latvia

Sweden has been a member of the alliance since last year, and on Saturday a mechanized infantry battalion arrived in the Latvian capital.

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censor.net

For the first time as a NATO country, Sweden sends 600 troops to Latvia to guard the border with Russia

On Saturday, January 18, 600 Swedish soldiers arrived in Latvia by sea as part of Sweden's first ground operation as a NATO member country. The Swedish battalion will guard the border with Russia for the next six months.

Swedish forces in Latvia make their largest NATO deployment to date

The 550 Swedish troops join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank

1 month ago·United States

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Clandestine operation: Sweden sends 600 soldiers to Russian border in first NATO mission - HotNews.ro

Sweden has sent 600 soldiers to Latvia to protect the Baltic country's border with Russia, as part of its first NATO ground mission, Swedish Lieutenant Colonel Henrik Rosdal told...

1 month ago·Romania

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