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Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP) is a

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-allied forward-deployed defense and deterrence military force in Northern, Central and

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. This posture in

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, and

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and in

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and

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and in

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and

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, is in place to protect and reassure the security of NATO's Northern, Central and Eastern European member states on NATO's eastern flank. Following

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's invasion of Crimea, NATO's member states agreed at the

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to forward deploy four multinational battalion battle groups to areas most likely to be attacked. The numbers involved, although a notable supplement to the armed forces of the country being defended, are limited so that they avoid seeming to threaten

. The chief value of the force is that it is impossible to invade

or the

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without battling the soldiers and firing on the flags of the involved NATO states, giving cause for war. It is believed that the prospect of war with all those countries will deter aggression. The original four multinational battalion battle groups are based in

, and

, and led by the

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, and the

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respectively. Following the

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, NATO members agreed to establish four more multinational battalion battle groups in

, and

led by

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respectively at 2022 Madrid Summit. Starting in 2026, a Swedish led force will be deployed to

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. The troops serving in the multinational battalion battle groups rotate every six months and train and operate with their host nations' militaries.

Multinational Battalion Battle Group Estonia

Belgium

The

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contributes a 269-soldier strong

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armoured infantry company from the Chasseurs Ardennais with support elements and HQ staff officers.

Denmark and Iceland

Additionally the Danish Army will deploy a mechanized force by 2018 at the latest. Three brigade HQ support personnel from the

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and 1 strategic communications civilian from the Icelandic defence forces have also been stationed in Estonia.

France

The British unit will be supported by a mixed battle group from the

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's 9th Light Armoured Marine Brigade consisting of a mechanized infantry company from the 2nd Marine Infantry Regiment equipped with VBCI

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s, artillery from the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment equipped with

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self-propelled howitzers, and combat engineers from the 6th Engineer Regiment, with a company of Leclerc main battle tanks from the 7th Armoured Brigade's 1st Chasseurs Regiment attached for the deployment.

United Kingdom

The

under Operation Cabrit deployed 800 personnel from the

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's 20th Armoured Brigade Combat Team: * 5th Battalion of

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with

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* and the Queen's Royal Hussars with Challenger 2

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. * Artillery, an armoured engineer squadron, logistics specialists and reconnaissance assets will be attached to the British contingent. The

's 5th Battalion,

battlegroup, rotated back to the

in November 2017 and was replaced by a battlegroup formed around the 1st Battalion,

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. During 2022 between March and June Exercise Spring Storm took place which brought AgustaWestland Apache AH.1's and AgustaWestland Wildcat AH.1's to Estonia and other Eastern European countries. As part of Aviation Task Force 3 under Operation Peleda, Chinook HC.5/6s from No. 27 Squadron RAF were deployed to Amari Air Base between 8 July and September 2022. They were supported by the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron, Tactical Supply Wing RAF and 244 Signal Squadron (Air Support) (of 30 Signal Regiment). Chinook HC.5/6s from No. 18 Squadron RAF deployed to Amari from January to February 2023.

Multinational Brigade Latvia

Italian Army - 1st Bersaglieri Regiment Lince vehicle and Canadian Army in Latvia 2019

Italian Army - 4th Tank Regiment Ariete main battle tank with a Canadian Army LAV III in Latvia 2019

The Latvian multinational battalion battle group is based at Camp Adazi, near the Latvian capital of

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, and contains approximately 1,500 personnel.

Albania

Albania will send a small detachment of 21 EOD engineers from the Albanian Land Force.

Canada

provides the core of the NATO battle group in Latvia with approximately 540 mechanized infantry and supporting troops. This contingent, Operation Reassurance, is provided by Canada's high-readiness brigade, a task which rotates annually amongst the three Regular Force brigades of the country. Reservists from more than 100 units across Canada have provided several augmentees to each rotation.

2017

In 2017, the contingent was provided by 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Western Canada, which handed over to 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Eastern Canada in 2018. The 2nd Battalion,

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(RCR), based in CFB Gagetown, rotated in to relieve the 1st Battalion,

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(PPCLI).

2018

In June 2018, the 2nd Battalion RCR was replaced by the 1st Battalion RCR, based out of Petawawa, Ontario.

2019

In January 2019, Canada's French-speaking mechanized brigade from Quebec, ( 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group), took on the task. The commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Sauvé, and most of the soldiers were from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal 22^e Régiment (2R22^eR) or the armoured 12^e Régiment blindé du Canada (12^e RBC). In accordance with this rotation cycle, they were replaced in July 2019 by the 2nd Battalion PPCLI from the 1st Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group.

2020

In January 2020, a battle group led by

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, of the 1st Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, rotated in to Latvia, and was replaced by a battle group led by the 2nd Battalion RCR.

2021

In January 2021, a battle group led by the Royal Canadian Dragoons, of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, relieved the 2nd Battalion RCR.

2023

On 15 December 2023 the Canadian Defence Minister announced several measures to strengthen Canada’s military presence in Latvia as part of the planned increase from about 1,000 Canadian personnel to 2,200 by 2026. These include: * The deployment of four Griffon helicopters to the battle group starting in summer 2024. These will be periodically joined by Chinook helicopters, starting in autumn 2025. * The procurement of portable LR Spike anti-armour missile systems for the Canadian Forces in Latvia. These will be arriving from

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starting in mid-2024. * The deployment of medium-range radar capabilities, which will support the battle group's air defence. They will be joined in due course by a to-be-procured Canadian air defence system. * The full complement of about 130 personnel for Canada's tank squadron of 15 Leopard 2A4M tanks should be in place by spring 2024. * A total investment of more than CA$15 million in infrastructure needed to scale up the battle group to a brigade group.

2024

On 15 February 2024, the Canadian Defence Minister announced that the Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia will receive air defence capabilities consisting of: * The RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system to defend themselves against fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters within its range, close air support aircraft, small uncrewed aerial systems, and larger uncrewed aerial systems. * A counter-drone capability against small drones using the TRD Systems of Singapore ORION-H9 dismounted directional systems; the CACI Inc. of the United States CACI BEAM 3.0 omni-directional systems; and the Leonardo UK Ltd. Falcon Shield fixed-site systems.

Czech Republic

The

provides a mortar platoon of 55 soldiers.

Denmark

In April 2022, the first part of a force consisting of about 750 Danish soldiers, along with armoured vehicles, arrived in Latvia.

Italy

Italy will provide an

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mechanized

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company with Freccia and Dardo infantry fighting vehicles. Recently the Italian Army has reinforced its presence with 8 Ariete main battle tanks.

Montenegro

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provides a reconnaissance squad.

Poland

Poland provides an armored company with Leopard 2PL main battle tanks.

Slovenia

Slovenia will deploy an Infantry reconnaissance platoon, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) team, Contribution to battlegroup headquarters, Support elements of the Slovenian Armed Forces.

Slovakia

Slovakia deployed an armored infantry company consisting of 150 troops from 11th Mechanized Battalion starting in second half of 2018. The Slovak force contribution consists of: * a Mechanized Company on BMP2 * Command and Control Element * Military Police team * Repairs and Operation Platoon as a support element * A team of medics Since December 2020, Slovakia has changed capabilities from Mechanized to Artillery. SLOVCON consists of: * Artillery Battery on Zuzana II * Support Platoon (Repairs and Maintenance) * NSE (National Support Element) * Military Police Team * Priest * Medic Team

Spain

Spain will dispatch a reinforced armored infantry company consisting of around 350 troops from the 11th Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Extremadura". The Spanish contingent will include 6 Leopard 2E main battle tanks from the I/16th Tank Battalion "Mérida" of the 16th Armored Regiment "Castilla" and 15

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infantry fighting vehicles from the I/6th Mechanized Infantry Battalion "Cantabria" of the 6th Infantry Regiment "Saboya".

Sweden

In January 2025, Sweden deployed its first ever NATO force to Latvia on a rotation for approximately six months. This force was a reduced force of the 71st Mechanized Battalion from the South Scanian Regiment of the

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. The force comprised around 600 soldiers and was equipped with standard Swedish armoured vehicles such as the CV 90 IFV and "Pansarterrängbil 360" APC.

Multinational battalion Battle Group Lithuania

The Lithuania multinational battalion battle group is under the command of the Mechanised Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf of the Lithuanian Land Forces and based in Rukla. The battalion has a headquarters company, three to four combat companies and various support units. The battle group is led by Germany. Each rotation lasts six months. Additionally, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the German Armed Forces have expanded their presence in Lithuania. In December 2023 German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius and Lithuanian Minister of Defence Arvydas Anušauskas agreed to form a new German brigade and permanently station it in Lithuania beginning in 2025. In May 2025, the German Ministry of Defence confirmed that its contribution to the eFP battlegroup in Lithuania—approximately 1,000 troops—would be permanently subordinated to the newly established 45th Panzer Brigade “Litauen” by February 2026. This shift marks the transition from a rotational deterrence model to an embedded, nationally commanded structure within NATO’s eastern flank posture. The German brigade, based in Lithuania, is expected to grow to around 2,000 personnel by mid-2026, integrating both the eFP force and combat units redeployed from Germany. In December 2024 details the organization of the new 45th Panzer Brigade were made public.

Belgium and Luxembourg

2017

The

sent a logistic support company, which arrived in Lithuania on 24 January 2017. The 100 men from the 18th Logistics Battalion and 29th Logistics Battalion of the

with medical and military police units attached arrived by ferry in

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and contain a small detachment of troops from the

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, which brought with them around ten transport trucks.

Czech Republic

In July 2018, Czechia provided EFP Lithuania the 1st Company Task Force consisting of a mechanized company with Pandur armored vehicles reinforced by an engineer platoon, a logistics unit and a medical element reaching a total of 230 people. After six months, they were replaced by the 2nd Task Force for the next half-year. Both task forces consisted of the 's soldiers. After deployment, the company task force returned to the Czech Republic in July 2019. From then on until 2021, Czech Army sent four electronic warfare task forces. Since July 2021, an anti-aircraft missile battery from the 252nd Anti-Aircraft Missile Section (sub-unit of the ) armed with

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has been operating in Lithuania.

France

Some 200 soldiers from 5th Dragoon Regiment of the

have arrived to Rukla on 3 July 2020, staying there for 6 months until the end of December, with a hundred more administration and logistics personnel. The troops form a mechanised infantry company and are reinforced with 5 Leclerc tanks and 14 VBCI IFVs.

Germany

The first

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unit to deploy to

is the 122nd Mechanized Battalion of the of the 10th Panzer Division. Equipped with Marder infantry fighting vehicles the battalion will be augmented with Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks from the 104th Tank Battalion,

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self-propelled artillery from the 131st Artillery Battalion engineers from the 4th Armored Engineer Battalion and troops from the 4th Supply Battalion.

Norway

2018-2019

From January to June 2018 about 30 soldiers deployed from the Intelligence Battalion's long-range reconnaissance patrol squadron.

2019-2021

From July 2019 troops from the Telemark Battalion and the Armoured Battalion are alternating on deploying an armoured infantry company with IFVs and MBTs consisting of 120-140 soldiers.

2022

From January 2022 2nd Battalion contributes a mechanized company with a tank capacity of about 140 personnel The

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said in February 2022 that it will increase its contribution with up to 60 soldiers due to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis. In June 2022 the Government extended Norway's contribution in Lithuania until 2023 due to the war in Ukraine. In August 2022 the taskforce was increased by a platoon from Telemark Battalion, bringing the total number of troops up to ca. 200.

Multinational Battalion Battle Group Poland

The Poland-based multinational battalion Battle Group, known as Battle Group Poland (BGPOL), is currently led by the

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's 2nd ("Cougars") Squadron,

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headquartered in Rose Barracks,

. The Battle Group consists of a US combined-arms battalion, a Sabre Squadron from the

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, a Croatian rocket artillery battery, and an ADA company from the

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. The Battle Group is attached to the

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's 16th Mechanized Brigade and based in Orzysz located south of

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and 120 kilometers away from the Suwałki Gap.

Incidents

In June 2021, around 30 German soldiers were recalled from service in Lithuania after they were accused of making racist and anti-Semitic remarks and of sexual violence.

References

External links

NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence
nato.int, May 2017
Overview of the EFP on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia website
{{Lithuanian Armed Forces units (1990–now), state=collapsed NATO Military units and formations established in 2016 Estonia–United Kingdom relations Poland–United Kingdom relations