Around 100 airborne infantry troops from the 🇩🇪 Army are training 400-metre jumps with a landing on water at Lake Constance in southern Germany. Wind conditions can make it necessary to land on water, which entails particular risks, so this training is crucial. https://t.co/BT2fiMQa1x
Amid 36°C heat, Italian 🇮🇹 troops deployed the PFM (Motorized Floating Bridge) across Germany's Weser River during #GrandCrossing25. Part of a multinational exercise with 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 forces, the operation tested interoperability, mobility & engineering under pressure. https://t.co/DQoSK9ttFh
Жара и железная воля⛴️ Под палящим солнцем подразделения переправились через реку Везер в ходе учений #GRANDCROSSINGS25, продемонстрировав критически важные возможности союзников по #НАТО в Европе в плане мобильности и способности к быстрому развертыванию.https://t.co/Bnxd2t5Jox
The Atlantic Alliance 2025 military exercises are currently underway, involving multiple NATO member countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. The exercises focus on enhancing amphibious assault capabilities, mobility, and rapid deployment skills. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, alongside British and Dutch allies, conducted a combined amphibious assault to strengthen joint operational readiness. In Germany, troops participated in Exercise GRANDCROSSINGS25, where soldiers crossed the Weser River under challenging 36°C heat conditions, demonstrating critical mobility and deployment capabilities. The British Army showcased the M3 Rig amphibious vehicle, which functions as a bridge, while Italian forces deployed the PFM Motorized Floating Bridge across the Weser River. Additionally, around 100 German airborne infantry troops trained on 400-meter jumps with water landings at Lake Constance, emphasizing the importance of water landing skills due to variable wind conditions. These multinational exercises underscore NATO's commitment to interoperability, engineering proficiency, and operational readiness under demanding conditions.