Beja: Minister of National Defence in BA11 to watch the exercise "Real Thaw 16".
The Minister of National Defence, Azeredo Lopes, attend today, 1 March, the demonstration of military capabilities Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) the large exercise Real Thaw 2016.
They will also attend the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the General Staff of the Air Force Chiefs, Army and Navy, local authorities, members of the National Defense Commission, as well as national representatives and foreign military forces present.
The Real Thaw, financial year Air Force favors joint operation and interoperability between the various branches and combined with other countries, so it is held in conjunction with the Army and the Portuguese Navy and also with the forces of Belgium, Denmark, Spain, the United States and the Netherlands and still air means NATO. No total, joins this year 42 air means and 3500 Military.
The Air Force has highlighted for the year 23 air assets, namely: helicópteros message, EH101; P3C aircraft, C295, C130, F16M fighters and Alpha-Jet. Of the Army, They are present the Quick Reaction Brigade and the Mechanized Brigade.
The Navy has committed the Special Actions Detachment and its naval assets. While the allied countries participate with F-15s, C-130 aircraft, MV22, C-212, DA-20.
This annual exercise is crucial to exercise planning and coordination in flight and on the surface of different means and nations, providing greater knowledge and effectiveness. The Real Thaw contributes, so, so that the forces are ready and prepared for the theaters of current operations and future challenges.
