Photos : Amphibious warfare within maneuvers BALTOPS 2016 in Ustka range

June 16 at the training ground in Ustka amphibious warfare within maneuvers BALTOPS 2016.

Unfortunately the weather made it impossible to meet all the planned elements. However, the first visit to the training ground in Ustce I very successful. Even despite the lack of emphasis air and better weather conditions.

BALTOPS is the premier maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea region and one of the largest exercises in northern Europe.  In 2016, the aim  to demonstrate the interoperability of NATO allies and partners and to assure nations of NATO’s commitment to the security and stability of the Baltic Sea region.

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Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
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Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
Baltops 2016 (c) Michał Szafran
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