Multinational Corps Northeast's leaders reinforce readiness during MNC NE largest annual exercise
NATO Multinational Corps Northeast
May 15 2025
SZCZECIN, Poland -- As Griffin Lightning 25, Multinational Corps North East's (MNC NE) largest annual exercise, unfolds across the northeastern flank of NATO, senior Corps leadership is actively engaging with deployed forces to assess readiness, integration and operational cohesion. Major General Brian Nissen, Deputy Commander MNC NE, recently conducted a battlefield circulation through Latvia and Estonia, where he met with multinational units participating in the exercise.
The exercise series, collectively known as Griffin Lightning, encompasses a range of coordinated NATO training events across the MNC NE area of operations. Most recently, this included exercise Crystal Arrow in Latvia and the ongoing exercise Hedgehog 25 in Estonia.
Major General Nissen stated. "Our units are rapidly evolving in response to modern threats—drawing valuable lessons from Ukraine—and they are demonstrating innovation, adaptability and resilience."
In Latvia, the General visited elements of Multinational Division North and one of its subordinate brigades. In Estonia, where Exercise Hedgehog 25 continues through late May, he engaged with leadership and troops from the Estonian Division. The division's training audience includes two Estonian brigades, the British Army's 4th Brigade, and a Swedish battalion serving within Multinational Brigade Latvia.
The Griffin Lightning series represents a comprehensive test of the MNC NE caability to lead and synchronize multinational ground operations in complex, high-threat environments. It serves as a cornerstone of NATO's collective defense posture, demonstrating unity, deterrence and preparedness on the eastern flank.
Story by Multinational Corps Northeast Public Affairs Office, courtesy of WO2 Morten Fredslund (Danish Combat Camera Team)
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