Exercise Balkan Strong 23, hosted by Albania,
showcased Allied Special Operations Forces operating together in the Balkans, strengthening readiness, interoperability, and Allied cohesion in support of regional security. NATO Allies Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, and Türkiye participated, with Bosnia and Herzegovina observing, reinforcing multinational cooperation among Allied SOF. Strong Balkan 23 underscored
NATO’s commitment to collective defence and stability in the region, highlighting the importance of multinational training and partnership in addressing today’s complex security challenges.









