
British Chinooks land in Estonia to bolster Baltic defence
The helicopters will be integrated into the exercises led by the Nato enhanced Forward Presence multinational battle group.
The helicopters will be integrated into the exercises led by the Nato enhanced Forward Presence multinational battle group.
The UK announced a fresh supply of artillery ammunition as part of its package of defensive aid for 2023.
Rishi Sunak addressed troops in Tapa, Estonia.
The Ukraine support package will include hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition for use against Russia.
With temperatures in the country as low as -20°Celsius, it is essential that personnel and tech remain ready in the event of a crisis.
Britain has committed to a more capable presence in the Baltic nation to help defend Nato security.
The parade marked the first time all the regiment has been together for 18 months.
UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltic States.
The Welsh Warriors worked alongside troops from France and Denmark to boost readiness and increase interoperability.
Boris Johnson will use a NATO summit in Madrid to expand Britain's headquarters in Estonia.
About 15,000 troops are helping Estonia prepare its defence against an increasingly aggressive neighbour.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the use of armour on today's battlefield.
The UK has had a Battlegroup in Estonia since 2017, but doubled the size of its military footprint in the country this year.
Military personnel from 14 countries have gathered on the Estonia-Latvia border.
Partnered with Estonia, the UK is to spread new technological capabilities across the alliance and encourage expertise sharing.
The alliance escorted supply ships delivering military equipment to NATO forces in Estonia.