Javelin and NLAW Anti-Tank Weapon Training • Lithuania Exercise Hunter 22

Published on 2022-03-10 | Archived on 2023-11-24

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About 40 soldiers from the British Army took part in Exercise Hunter 22 in Lithuania, using state-of-the-art Javelin and NLAW anti-tank weapons systems alongside their Lithuanian allies. This was a pre-planned bilateral exercise focusing on shared anti-tank capabilities.

The soldiers from Black Horse Troop, the UK contribution to the US-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Poland, is formed from B Squadron The Royal Dragoon Guards.

Black Horse Troop are equipped with Jackal and Coyote vehicles as well as NLAW and Javelin anti-tank weapons. These two anti-tank systems have been employed by the British Army for a number of years and are a significant force multiplier for lightly armoured troops.

Footage includes shots of UK troops operating the Javelin and NLAW weapons systems alongside the Lithuanian Army and an interview with Commander of Black Horse Troop Major Will Roome, Royal Dragoon Guards, British Army.

Video Credit: NATO Channel

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