The training activity, which lasted 4 days, saw all the units of the battle group NATO which, within the Novo Selo Firing Range, operated in close coordination with the main objective of interoperability on the ground.
To carry out theIron Strike 300 men and 70 tactical vehicles were deployed: the Italians SPH (Self-Propelled Howitzer) PZH2000, AFV (Armored Fighting Vehicle) blindo Centaur, AIFV (Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle) Arrow, AIFV Arrow Mortar Carrier and AIFV Arrow Spike, LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) VTLM Lince 2, the Greek ITV (Improved Tow Vehicle) M901, the IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) M2 Bradley and the Bulgarian MTLBs (Multi-Purpose Towing Vehicle Light Armored).
In addition, an air defense system and a tactical air controllers.
"We constantly train for the achievement of amalgam on the ground between soldiers from different countries with different training and technical-tactical procedures" declared Lieutenant Colonel De Santis, commander of the task group exercised. "We work in synergy and every training moment is useful for us to improve our deterrence capacity in case of possible threats on the eastern front of Europe. We are NATO is not just a slogan for us, but an important statement that reminds us , in addition to our purpose, our values of peace and freedom. "
The exercise Iron Strike further confirms the strong cohesion between the NATO member countries under the Multinational Battle Group Bulgaria, as well as the ability to react to any threats perpetrated on the eastern flank of Europe.
The exercise was conducted in accordance with international laws and standards.
