The Joint Expeditionary Force Leaders’ Public Discussion: “Troublesome Waters in European Security”
17.12 at 5:30 PM
Prime Minister Kristen Michal's press conference after the JEF Summit
17.12 at 12:15 PM
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The Joint Expeditionary Force is a UK-led defence cooperation format that includes Estonia, the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. In crises and wartime, the JEF's primary task is rapid response at sea, on land, and in the air in the Baltic Sea, Northern Europe, and in the High North.
The Joint Expeditionary Force plays an important role in the deterrence and defence posture of the Baltic Sea region, and the joint response options within the JEF are complementary to NATO's activities. The JEF is designed to be a first responder before NATO. It is comprised of like-minded nations ready to contribute quickly and flexibly to various operations, from humanitarian crises to conventional warfare.
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JEF Leaders' Summit in Tallinn 2024 - Key Focus Areas:
- Deterrence and Defence: The Summit will seek solutions to strengthen the JEF's deterrence and defence posture, including through increased defence spending and enhanced defence industry production capacity.
- Strengthening Cooperation: Leaders will discuss how to deepen cooperation within the JEF framework to respond more effectively to security challenges and deter potential aggressors.
- Regional Security: The Summit will focus on the JEF's role in ensuring the security of the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe, taking into account Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the associated threats.
- Supporting Ukraine: The Summit will reaffirm support for Ukraine and discuss how the JEF can contribute to Ukraine's victory in the war against Russia.
- Long-term Strategy: Discussion on the JEF's long-term strategy, taking into account the changing security environment and geopolitical challenges.
- JEF's 10th Anniversary: The Summit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the JEF, providing an opportunity to assess achievements and set goals for the future.
Recently
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In the summer of 2024, the Joint Expeditionary Force conducted a series of defensive military exercises during Nordic Warden, aimed at strengthening the security of critical underwater infrastructure from the North Atlantic Ocean to the Baltic Sea.
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In November 2023, the defence ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force decided to activate the JEF's Joint Response Option for the first time. As a result of this decision, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom deployed patrol vessels, frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and minesweepers to increase protection of the Baltic Sea following an incident that damaged underwater infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland.
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Where did the JEF come from?
Following the 2014 NATO Summit, seven founding nations (Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom) met in London to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, which marked the beginning of the Joint Expeditionary Force.
JEF participant nations
The JEF consists of ten nations, all of whom are also NATO members. These nations are prepared to respond jointly, quickly, and decisively to an emerging crisis.
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Last updated: 17.12.2024
