NATO to hold major military exercises in Holland – Northern Times

Large-scale military exercises have begun in several Dutch provinces.

Ministry of Defense To tell Ground forces and air forces across NATO, from Drenthe and Friesland in the north to Limburg and South Holland in the south, have responded to attacks from a putative enemy during Falcon Fall, NATO’s long-running ground and air force test. To do.

“Over the next three weeks, soldiers from Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the United States will be trained in a major airborne operation,” the Ministry of Defense said.

More than 30 aircraft will be deployed, including Dutch Air Force Apache, Cougar and Chinook helicopters. They will be joined by Black his Hawk in the United States, his MI-8 and his MI-17 transport helicopters in Poland, and aircraft and ground vehicles from other nations.

The ministry said a Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens to undermine global security. The Falcon Fall exercise aims to strengthen harmony among NATO members in the face of these new threats and test the ability of soldiers to deploy rapidly.

The military has warned the drill could cause noise, including ammunition explosions and low-flying helicopters.

Falcon Autumn Exercise Locations and Dates in Northern States

Ossesluis (Drenthe)

Friday, November 4th: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Saturday, November 5: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Drachten (Friesland)

Monday, November 7: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Friday, November 11th: 6am to 11:59pm

Emmen (Drenthe)

Tuesday, November 8: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Baroel Felt (Drenthe)

Tuesday, November 8: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Prickedam (Friesland)

Wednesday, November 9: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Friday, November 11th: 6am to 11:59pm

Haverte (Drenthe)

Thursday, November 10: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Friday, November 11th: 6am to 11:59pm

De Haar (Groningen)

Tuesday, November 8: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Friday, November 11th: 6am to 11:59pm