Exercise Joint Warrior begins next week

A major multinational military exercise is set to get under way on Monday, with ships, aircraft and land units participating across the north of Scotland.

Exercise Joint Warrior is held during the spring and autumn of each year. Providing high quality tactical training for the three UK Armed Services, as well as visiting units from allied nations, the exercise will allow them to practice the vital skills needed in modern conflicts.

Running for two weeks, until October 17, this latest exercise will see participation by 16 separate naval units, over 40 fixed wing aircraft and a number of UK and allied land forces.

During the exercise, GPS jamming will be practiced, although this, says the MoD, be limited to a confined area in north-west Scotland at specific times. The relevant authorities, including aviation and maritime communities have been consulted.