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The soldiers of the National Army will participate in the „Swift Response-2024” exerciseCHISINAU, May 2, 2024 — The National Army will participate, from May According to the superior of the exercise, Lieutenant-Colonel Ion Coțofană, the purpose of the training is to develop the capabilities and increase the level of interoperability between the participating soldiers, as well as the implementation of modern techniques, methods and procedures of individual and collective military training. More than 400 soldiers from the “Moldova” Motorized Infantry Brigade, the “Fulger” Special Purpose Battalion of the National Army and soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division from the United States of America will participate in the exercise. The source specified that the training will involve technical units from the National Army, as well as two C-130 Hercules military aircraft, from the US command in Europe and Africa. According to the plan, they will perform parachute jumps in the perimeter of the towns in Florești, Fălești and Bălți districts. At the same time, combat firing from the light infantry weapons will be performed at the Training Center of the Bălți municipality. “Swift Response” is part of the “Defender Europe 24” multinational exercise and is intended for the Moldovan-American special forces. The National Army is participating in the “Defender Europe” exercises starting in 2021. The “Swift Response-2024” exercise takes place in accordance with the Training Plan of the National Army for the current year.
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