The Resolute Reforger 2026 military exercise began in Latvia on Monday, October 26, and has become the largest in the history of the NATO multinational brigade in the country, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported via Bytes Europe. The exercise runs through November 8 in the central and eastern regions of the country, involving approximately 3,000 military personnel and 1,000 pieces of equipment.
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The main objective is to test the Alliance's ability, in cooperation with the Latvian Armed Forces, to rapidly command troops, move them and provide support over long distances, RFE/RL reported. The active phase will take place in the city of Rēzekne and 10 regions of the country. The Latvian Ministry of Defence has warned civilians about increased military convoy traffic on roads at night, as well as the deployment of Canadian CH-146 Griffon military helicopters to support ground units. The exercise takes place against the backdrop of growing threats from Russia against the Baltic states, RFE/RL said.
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Latvian public broadcaster LSM, reported by Inbox.lv, gave the deployment detail: from October 26 to November 2, brigade personnel and equipment will move along roads and railways from the Ādaži military base and the Cesvaine military base to exercise sites in the Ogre, Jēkabpils, Aizkraukle, Daugavpils, Alūksne, Balvi, Gulbene, Madona, Rēzekne and Augšdaugava regions, as well as in Rēzekne itself. During the exercise, brigade units will carry out tasks related to force deployment, supply, management and communication, and improve cooperation with the National Armed Forces.
Source: LSM (Latvian public broadcaster), via Inbox.lv
Brigade Commander Colonel David Brassard emphasised that the exercise will demonstrate the ability to deploy combat-ready forces over long distances, ensure their operations in field conditions, and provide effective management, control and communication, LSM reported. From November 4 to 8, the units will restore the areas used for the exercise and return to their military bases.