Battle Griffin 99

Approximately 20 000 soldiers are participating in a NATO exercise, Battle Griffin 99, from 16 February to 3 March in central Norway. The exercise involves the deployment of NATO forces in a crisis situation with the aim of practising the Alliance's readiness to secure the collective defence of its members. Land, sea, air and Home Guard Forces from 8 NATO countries (Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) are involved.