Swift Response 25; BRIPAC Prepared for Airborne Missions!

Join us on the ground in Latvia as we accompany the Spanish Paratroopers, referred to as the Brigada Paracaidista, in their preparations for D-Day, sharpening their skills and readiness for any situation. From parachute jumps to live-fire drills, we are embedded with these elite soldiers to provide you with an exclusive insight into their training regimen. Prepare to witness the intensity and precision of the Spanish Paratroopers as they demonstrate their capabilities during a NATO-led exercise. ¡Vuela la Fuerza!

Swift Response 25: BRIPAC Ready for Airborne Operations
RIGA, LATVIA
05.16.2025

Spanish Army paratroopers assigned to the 6th Paratrooper Brigade "Almogavares" prepare for an airborne operation during Exercise Swift Response 25 at Riga International Airport, Latvia, May 16, 2025. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Randis Monroe)

Film Credits: Video by Staff Sgt. Randis Monroe
Training Support Activity Europe