En Estonie, l’exercice Spring Storm entre dans sa deuxième semaine

13 May. 2019 -
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Mis à jour le: 14 May. 2019 09:25

Des forces de différents pays de l'OTAN participent actuellement à l’exercice Spring Storm, en Estonie.

A British Army Apache AH1 attack helicopter lifts off during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.

L’exercice, qui se déroule dans le nord-est du pays, rassemble plus de 9 000 soldats, parmi lesquels des milliers d'appelés, de réservistes et de militaires d'active estoniens, ainsi que des centaines de véhicules de quinze pays membres ou partenaires de l'OTAN. Il s’agit du plus grand exercice annuel conduit par les forces armées estoniennes. L’exercice prévoit notamment des opérations dans des zones urbaines et à la campagne. Les forces de défense estoniennes coordonnent les forces aériennes, terrestres et navales, testent la coopération entre les divers niveaux de commandement et mènent des exercices de préparation.

« Spring Storm démontre que l’OTAN est capable de se défendre contre n’importe quel adversaire », a déclaré Piers Cazalet, porte-parole délégué de l’OTAN. « Il permet de vérifier que nos forces coopèrent efficacement et il montre très clairement la solidarité entre Alliés ».

L’exercice sera l’occasion de tester le niveau de préparation des forces de l'OTAN face à une crise fictive.

Environ un millier de soldats alliés affectés au groupement tactique multinational de l’OTAN stationné en Estonie y participent. Ils sont appuyés par des chasseurs Typhoon du Royaume-Uni et d’Allemagne, ainsi que par des avions polonais et par des hélicoptères Wildcat, Apache et Pavehawk. Quelque 2 600 appelés estoniens prennent également part à l’exercice, qui marquera l’achèvement de leur formation. Spring Storm est également la principale occasion de formation pour les réservistes du pays, puisque plus de 2 300 d’entre eux y participent.

L’exercice, qui a commencé le 6 mai, se poursuivra jusqu’au 17 mai 2019.

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- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 08 mai 2019 A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) patrols the forest during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 08 mai 2019 British Army infantry prepare to move out during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 08 mai 2019 A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) lays down a smoke screen during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 08 mai 2019 A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) lays down a smoke screen during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 08 mai 2019 A British Army Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) moves through a smoke screen during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 07 mai 2019 A British Army AW159 Wildcat scout helicopter crew member looks out over the Estonian forest during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 A British Army Apache AH1 attack helicopter lifts off during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 07 mai 2019 A British Army Apache AH1 attack helicopter prepares to land during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 07 mai 2019 A British Army AW159 Wildcat scout helicopter lifts off during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.
- British Army participates in Exercise Spring Storm 19 07 mai 2019 A British Army AW159 Wildcat scout helicopter crew member prepares to take off during Spring Storm 19, Estonia's largest annual military exercise. Roughly 9,000 soldiers from Estonia, other NATO Allies and partner nations have gathered near the town of Jöhvi to engage in a collective defence exercise, strengthening their ability to work together in times of crisis. The exercise runs from 29 April until 10 May.