Nato war games off the Western Isles 24/9/14
A major military exercise will take place around the Western Isles and the North of Scotland next month.
The Joint Warrior manoeuvres sees 22 naval units from the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Belgium, Poland, Estonia and Latvia, taking part.
Some 52 aircraft.are participating while RAF Lossiemouth in Moray will operate both Typhoon and Tornado GR4 aircraft and host fighter planes from Sweden, Belgium and Germany.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “Exercise Joint Warrior provides all three UK Armed Services, and invited allied nations, with the opportunity to hone the vital skills needed to fight and win on today’s battlefield.”
Mock attacks ad battles will be carried out to practice skills in anti-
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Local GPS devices including may be jammed during the exercise.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “Temporary radar and communications jamming is part of modern warfare and training for this an essential part of preparation for operations.
“GPS jamming during Joint Warrior will be limited to a confined area in North West Scotland at specific times.
“Maritime, fishing, aviation and hill walking organisations have been consulted and made aware of GPS jamming.”