The Lithuanian Armed Forces Command announced that tactical drills involving the Sharif-2023 military police took place across both military installations and civilian sites in the Baltic nation. These exercises were conducted in the Klaipėda region, with the raid focus centered at the Juodkrantė radar post. The overarching aim was to practice operations under conditions of military threat and hostility, with a clear emphasis on readiness and rapid response.
The command added that the training scenario encompasses reconnaissance missions, interception of movements, inspections of suspicious vehicles, and the ability to quell disturbances quickly and decisively. Units rehearsed coordinated actions designed to identify threats, verify inventories and identities, and restore order in challenging environments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to security duties in a volatile regional context.
Officials noted that the drills are scheduled to run through April 28, providing a multi-week window for evaluation, adaptation, and improvement in real-time scenarios. The exercise framework highlights interoperability among Lithuanian forces and allied partners, enabling better coordination in complex situations that could arise along regional corridors or within urban and rural settings alike.
Meanwhile, late March reports described air policing operations conducted by NATO member air forces over Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The exercise featured NATO fighters stationed at Zokniai airbase, including Polish F-16s and French Rafales, conducting patrols over the Palanga region and across the Baltic Sea. These airborne patrols underscore the alliance’s commitment to maintaining airspace security in the region and ensuring swift response capabilities to any potential incursions or disturbances.