INVITATION TO THE PRESS: EXERCISE DYNAMIC FRONT

For the first time, Oksbøl Firing Range and Training Grounds will be hosting the American exercise Dynamic Front. The purpose of the exercise is to train joint deployment of fire support systems. American HIMARS, frigates, F-16 fighter jets and several different types of artillery will be working together on the West Coast of Denmark.
March 22, 2023 - 14:04
Fransk artilleri ankommer på tog til øvelse Dynamic Front

French equipment arrives by train for exercise Dynamic Front. Photo: Tue Skals / Danish Armed Forces

By Defence Command Denmark

 

Exercise Dynamic Front is the largest artillery exercise on Danish soil for 30 years.


The press will be able follow the live firing of artillery at Oksbøl Firing Range and Training Grounds.


There will be a press event with the opportunity to take pictures and conduct interviews with relevant spokespersons from the participating nations.


Thursday 30 March 2023 08.00-16.00

 

The EVENT

The part of the exercise that takes place in Denmark is led by the headquarters of the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC). The Danish exercise participants are primarily from the 1st Artillery Division, which is a unit under 1st Brigade. The American 56th Artillery Command is responsible for the overall control of the Dynamic Front..

 

At the event, it is possible to see the following artillery and combat aircraft:

  • Polish CRAB
  • American M777
  • Danish Cardom10
  • French CAESAR
  • Danish and American F-16
  • American HIMARS

 

ACCREDITATION:

All journalists and photographers must be accredited and carry a valid press card. Registration is mandatory, as there is access control at Oksbøl Barracks.


Call or write to register no later than Monday 27 March 2023 at 12.00 to the Defense Command's press department at: fko-presse@mil.dk.


For further information, contact communications advisor Alexander Mejdahl Jeppesen at: fko-l-keu06@mil.dk or +45 51419003.