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Joint Viking 2025: 8 March - Battle Handover

Battle Handover is a major link-up between Norwegian forces and American allies in Gratangen. It is is a key strategic event and marks the beginning of a new phase in the exercise. There will be a large physical presence on the ground, and media is invited to participate.

Oppdatert: 7. mars 2025 13:18

Summary

What: Battle handover is an event with a major presence of military personnel and equipment. The press is invited to participate in parts of the programme for photo, video and interview opportunities.
Time: Saturday 8 March at 12:00 pm
Where: Skogstad E6, the intersection between E6 and county road 161.
Registration: Media must register here

Press contacts for the Norwegian Armed Forces:

E-mail: info@mil.no
Mobile: +47 40 43 80 83

Additional information

The event is a major physical link-up between allied forces participating in Joint Viking 25. It is a key activity, featuring a large presence of personnel and equipment.

The Battle Handover marks a new phase for all exercise participants and will include large maneuvers, offering extensive photo opportunities. It will also provide a suitable scenario to document allied training with the United States Marine Corps and other NATO allies in realistic battle situations.

With the backdrop of Norwegian mountains and fjords, as well as a broad spectrum of participants, this event is an excellent opportunity for the press to document large-scale military training between NATO allies. Press attendees will also have the opportunity to interview high-level leaders and speak with the personnel on the ground.