At the 2016 Warsaw Summit, it was decided to strengthen ‘deterrence’ as a fundamental tool for ensuring the defence of Alliance citizens.
Subsequently, at the Madrid Summit in 2022, the Alliance recognised Collective Defence as the first priority among the missions envisaged in the new Strategic Concept of the Atlantic Alliance (NATO).
Following the Russian offensive on Ukraine (Feb 2022), during the aforementioned Madrid Summit (Jun 2022), it was agreed to expand to eight Multinational Battle Groups (MN BGs) deployed on the Eastern Flank and their subsequent expansion capacity to the level of Multinational Brigade (MN BDE).
Spain's contribution to these multinational units is embodied in the MN BGs of Latvia and Slovakia:
INTERACTIVE MAP:Click on each of the missions for more detailed information.
Place | Mission | Start | Org |
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Latvia | Forward Land Forces (Latvia) | Jun / 2017 | |
Slovakia | Forward Land Forces (Eslovakia) | Jan / 2024 | |
Romania | Forward Land Forces (Romania) | Nov / 2024 |
Marine Corps battle gruoup closes the year with the 'Eagle Defender' exercise
2024/12/23In Cincu, Romania
More informationMarine detachment deploys its on-board mortar in NATO Eastern Flank exercise
2024/12/18In Cincu, Romania
More informationRelief of the Spanish contingent deployed on NATO mission F-E SVK II
2024/12/16In Lest, Slovakia
More informationHandover ceremony for the Spanish contingent of NATO's Multinational Battle Group deployed to Latvia
2024/12/13In Adazi, Latvia
More informationTransfer of authority at the Corps Forward Element of NATO's Rapid Deployment Headquarters in Slovakia
2024/12/10In Kuchyňa, Slovakia
More informationMarine Corps Battle Group deployed to Romania joins NATO's Battle Group in Romania
2024/12/02In Cincu, Romania
More informationSpanish NASAMS Air Defence Unit participates in multinational exercises
2024/11/28In Lielvarde, Latvia
More informationSpanish participation in the first exercise of the Multinational Brigade in Latvia
2024/11/14In Latvia
More informationMarine Corps successfully completes deployment in NATO's eastern flank reinforcement mission in Romania
2024/11/13In Romania
More informationMultinational Battle Group Slovakia, under Spanish command, achieves its certification In Lešť, Slovakia
2024/11/11In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationMarine deployment to NATO's eastern flank reinforcement mission in Romania continues
2024/11/05In Romania,
More informationParticipación española en el ejercicio ‘Iron Spear’ en Letonia
2024/10/31En Âdazi, Letonia
More informationEl BAA ‘Castilla’ y la fragata ‘Canarias’ trasladan hasta Alejandrópolis material y equipos para la proyección estratégica de un subgrupo táctico de Infantería de Marina en Rumanía
2024/10/30En Alejandrópolis, Grecia
More informationThe multinational Battle Group in Slovakia is preparing to receive its certification. In Lest
2024/10/29In Lest
More informationThe Spanish Air Tactical Control Unit in Slovakia participates in NATO's 'Neptune Strike' enhanced surveillance activities
2024/10/25In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationSpanish participation in the 'Eagle Hannibal' exercise in Poland
2024/10/24In Poland
More informationThe BAA L-52 ‘Castilla’ and the frigate F-86 ‘Canarias’ transfer material and equipment to Alexandropolis for the strategic projection of a Marine Infantry tactical sub-group in Romania.
2024/10/24At sea
More informationSpanish engineers take part in NATO exercise, ‘Verboom’
2024/10/22In Latvia
More informationDeployment of Spanish personnel and assets to join NATO's eastern flank reinforcement mission in Romania begins
2024/10/08In Cincu, Romania
More informationSpain leads multinational area survey for third rotation of Operation Eastern Flank Slovakia
2024/09/30In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationThe Spanish contingent deployed in Slovakia participates in the National Day of the Slovak Armed Forces
2024/09/30In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationSilver Arrow' exercise in which the Latvian Multinational Battle Group has participated comes to an end
2024/09/26In Adazi, Latvia
More informationThe Multinational Brigade Task Force Slovakia is transferred under the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Spain Headquarters
2024/09/17In Slovakia
More informationThe Spanish contingent in Slovakia makes a stage on the Way of St. James
2024/09/13Lest, Slovakia
More informationSpanish participation in Exercise ‘Furious Wolf’ in the Baltic Sea
2024/09/03In Latvia
More informationThe Spanish contingent deployed in Slovakia takes part in the parade of the 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising
2024/08/30In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationThe Spanish contingent deployed in Slovakia will take part in the Parade of the 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising
2024/08/26In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationThe ‘Baltic Warrior’, a demanding competition demonstrating Spanish superiority
2024/08/26In Ādaži, Latvia
More informationThe Multinational Battle Group deployed in Latvia starts exercise ‘Paladin Strike’
2024/08/07In Latvia
More informationThe Battle Group Latvia takes part in the exercise Paladin Forge
2024/07/26In Ādaži, Latvia
More informationMultinational Field Artillery Battalion conducts its first live-fire exercise following training
2024/07/17In Camp Adazi, Latvia
More informationParachute Brigade assumes command of forces deployed to NATO's Multinational Battle Group in Slovakia
2024/07/16In Lešť, Slovakia
More information‘Mediterranean Shooting’, a joint exercise between Spain and Italy in Latvia
2024/07/12In Adazi, Latvia
More informationParticipation of the Spanish precision shooter team in the 'Sniper Fest'.
2024/07/09En Lituania
More informationThe Multinational Brigade 'Latvia' officially begins its operations
2024/07/03Latvia
More informationSpain assumes command of NATO Battle Group deployed to Slovakia
2024/07/01In Lešt',Slovakia
More informationThe last part of the deployment of personnel, assets and equipment in Slovakia is completed
2024/06/21In Lést, Slovakia
More informationHandover ceremony for personnel deployed to the NATO mission in Latvia
2024/06/13At Camp Adazi, Latvia
More informationThe ‘Slovak Shield 24’ drill ends where Spain led a multinational brigade.
2024/05/29In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationPersonnel from the Spanish contingent deployed in Slovakia participate in the multinational exercise 'Strong Cohesion24'.
2024/04/25In Lešť, Slovakia.
More information‘Efp Latvia' multinational battlegroup organises the sixth edition of 'Verboom' exercise
2024/04/15In Adazi, Latvia.
More informationZamora Tactical Group staff deployed to Slovakia takes part in Charging Bear 24 exercise
2024/03/28In Lést, Eslovaquia
More informationOFFICIAL VISIT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE OPERATIONS COMMAND TO SLOVAKIA
2024/03/20In Lešt',Slovakia
More informationFinishes the first part of the deployment of Spanish forces in Slovakia
2024/03/19In Lešt’, Slovakia.
More informationCompleted the first part of the Spanish contingent's ground-based deployment in Slovakia
2024/02/26En Lešt’,Eslovaquia
More informationeFP XIV contingent participates in 'Snow Assault' combined arms tactical exercise
2024/02/21In Adazi, Latvia
More informationPreparations continue for the deployment of personnel and means that Spain plans to send to Slovakia
2024/02/12Lešť, Eslovaquia
More informationSolemn hoisting of the Spanish Flag in Slovakia
2024/01/31In Lešť, Slovakia
More informationSpain begins deployment of ground forces that will form the Battle Group of the NATO mission in Slovakia
2024/01/18En Lést, Eslovaquia
More informationSpanish troops take part in the celebration of Latvia's Independence Day
2023/11/23En Letonia
More informationBiannual 'Iron Spear' competition ends, with Spain leading podiums once more
2023/11/18Camp Adazi, Letonia
More informationContingent eFP XIII completes engineer-specific exercise 'Verboom'
2023/11/02In Camp Adazi, Latvia
More informationContingent eFP XIII successfully completes twelve days of intense manoeuvres in an international environment
2023/10/03Adazi, Latvia
More informationUDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia participates in two air defence exercises at Lielvarde Air Base.
2023/10/02Lielvarde, Latvia
More informationThe Spanish Contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the ‘Titan Forge’ multinational exercise
2023/08/01Camp Adazi, Latvia
More informationTransfer of authority of the Spanish Contingent deployed in the NASAMS Anti Air Defence Unit
2023/07/21Lielvārde, Latvia
More informationThe Spanish Armed Forces contribute to the protection of airspace during the NATO Summit
2023/07/10In Lithuania
More informationGuadarrama Brigade personnel redeploy to Latvia to consolidate ongoing commitment to our partners
2023/06/27In Adazi, Latvia
More informationThe Anti Air Defence Unit NASAMS eFP XII will defend the Lithuanian Sky during the NATO summit.
2023/06/22In Lithuania
More informationThe Spanish contingent in Latvia wins first and second place in the 'Apex Predator' precision marksmanship competition
2023/06/05At Camp Adazi, Latvia
More informationAuthority Transfer Ceremony at the Adazi Base
2023/01/13Adazi, Latvia
More informationDecorations ceremony for the AADU NASAMS deployed in Latvia
2023/01/02Lielvarde, Latvia
More informationGunners deployed in Latvia celebrated Saint Barbara's day at Lielvarde air base
2022/12/04Letonia
More informationThe Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the Latvian Independence Day parade
2022/11/19Riga, Latvia
More informationSpanish 'Leopards', winners of the 'Iron Spear 2022' competition in their category
2022/11/18Adazi Base, Latvia
More informationMultinational exercise 'Silver Arrow 2022' starts, reinforcing the integration and unity of the participants
2022/09/19Latvia
More informationA new Spanish contingent takes over in Latvia after six months deployed at the Adazi base
2022/07/19Latvia
More informationThe Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia is visited by the Speaker of Congress Meritxell Batet
2022/07/08Adazi, Latvia
More informationAn Air Defence Unit strengthens air defence in Latvia with a NASAMS system
2022/06/26Latvia
More informationSpanish troops in Latvia lead a breach opening operation
2022/06/07In Latvia
More informationThe Spanish contingent in Latvia achieved outstanding results in the 'Iron Spear 2022' shooting competition
2022/05/17At Base Adazi, Latvia
More informationThe eFP X contingent unit proves its rapid integration capability into the NATO structure.
2022/05/09Latvia
More informationThe Spanish contingent carries out the transfer of authority in Latvia
2022/01/17Latvia
More informationSpanish units of the enhance Foward Presence (eFP) Battle Group participated in exercise 'Winter Shield'
2021/12/04Latvia
More informationThe Battle Group in Latvia shows its combat capability in the exercise 'Bold Axe'
2021/11/18Latvia
More informationA Spanish mechanised tactical subgroup chosen to represent Latvia's eFP mission for exercise 'Iron Wolf' in Lithuania
2021/10/19Lithuania
More informationSpanish military forces from the enhanced Forward Presence mission take part in exercise 'Eager Leopard' in Lithuania
2021/09/24Lithuania
More informationThe most important exercise under the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission, Silver Arrow, starts
2021/09/06In Latvia
More informationLatvia's Battle Group deploys all its capabilities on 'Valiant Forger' exercise
2021/08/16Latvia
More informationThe ninth Spanish rotation within the eFP mission in Latvia begins its journey
2021/07/15Latvia
More informationSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visits troops deployed in Latvia
2021/07/08Latvia
More informationSpanish ‘Leopardo 2E’ Main Battle Tank within the eFP Lithuania take part in exercise ‘Raging Leopard’
2021/06/28Lithuania
More informationeFP Battlegroup 'Latvia' completes live-fire exercise 'Crossbow'
2021/06/10Latvia
More informationBattle Group ‘eFP Latvia’ completes exercise ‘Summer Shield’
2021/05/28Latvia
More informationSpanish Units of Latvia eFP multinational battalion take part in exercise 'Wolverine Splinter'
2021/05/19Latvia
More informationSpanish units deployed in Latvia achieve maximum integration within the eFP Multinational Battalion
2021/04/14Latvia
More informationSpanish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds meeting with military personnel deployed in Latvia
2021/04/09Latvia
More informationCommander of next Spanish contingent to be deployed in Latvia visits the Base of Adazi
2021/03/24Latvia
More informationSpanish troops take part in NATO's exercise 'Wolverine Strike' within the enhanced Forward Presence
2021/03/08Latvia
More informationSpanish troops take part in exercise 'ALERTEX' within NATO's enhanced Forward Presence
2021/03/01Latvia
More informationSpanish contingent in Latvia takes part in exercise 'Wolverine Forger'
2021/02/23Latvia
More informationThe Spanish contingent takes part with personnel and assets on the Transfer of Command and Authority of Battle Group "Latvia"
2021/01/26Latvia
More informationSpanish military from the 'Aragón' Brigade takes over within NATO's mission in Latvia
2021/01/14Latvia
More informationSpanish crews compete against those of the rest of the countries of the Operation eFP
2020/10/15Latvia
More informationTransfer of Authority of the Spanish contingent in NATO's eFP mission
2020/01/20Latvia
More informationSoldados españoles llevan la Navidad a los niños de un orfanato en Letonia
2019/12/16En Letonia
More informationSpanish soldiers take part in an exercise to train British pilots who will fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria
2019/12/04England
More informationThe “Spanish Road” reaches Latvia
2019/11/28In Adazi
More informationStudents of the XLI National Defence Course visit the Spanish troops in the eFP operation
2019/11/27In Latvia
More informationSpanish soldiers in eFP parade along Riga streets
2019/11/18In Latvia
More informationSpanish Leopards compete against the rest of eFP tanks in the “Iron Spear” exercise
2019/10/15In Latvia
More information“Leader Development Program”: improvement of the interoperability in the next eFP rotation
2019/10/10In Latvia
More informationThe Music Unit of the Operational Logistic Force brings Spanish culture to Riga streets
2019/09/10In Latvia
More informationLa unidad de Música de la FLO lleva la cultura española a Letonia
2019/09/09 More informationThe ‘Reaper Strike’ exercise tests the battle group of Latvia in eFP Mission
2019/09/02En Adazi
More informationThe acting Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Spanish troops in Latvia
2019/08/30At Adazi Military Base
More informationFinaliza el ejercicio ‘Reaper Forge’ que pone a prueba la interoperabilidad en eFP
2019/08/26En Letonia
More informationObjetivo Manhattan: Abrams americanos y Leopardos españoles trabajan juntos en Letonia
2019/08/19En Letonia
More informationLos soldados españoles en la misión eFP se adiestran para mejorar su disponibilidad e interoperabilidad
2019/08/14En Letonia
More informationComienza su despliegue en Adazi la quinta rotación del contingente español en la operación eFP de la OTAN
2019/07/15En Adazi, Letonia
More informationEl Representante Militar ante la OTAN y la UE visita al contingente desplegado en Letonia
2019/04/08El teniente general Montenegro ha visitado el país junto a sus homólogos de las naciones participantes en el Batallón Multinacional de la operación eFP desplegado en Adazi
More informationCuarto relevo del contingente español en la misión eFP de la OTAN
2019/01/16La presidenta del Consejo de Estado, María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, ha asistido al acto en la base de Adazi.
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