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Norwegian Snipers Triumph at European Best Competition 2025

11/24/2025

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The Norwegian Army sniper team from the 1st Armored Battalion won the 2025 U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) European Best Sniper Team Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, on November 22, 2025.
The Latvian team secured second place.
A team from Greece took third.
The competition included 35 teams from 22 countries.
Teams completed 16 sniper skill tasks over six days.

History

Historical Context

The European Best Sniper Team Competition in 2025 highlights NATO's evolution since its founding in 1949 with 12 member nations aimed at collective defense. Now comprising 31 countries, NATO's commitment to military collaboration is evident in this event, featuring 35 teams from 22 nations, emphasizing the significance of international partnerships in contemporary military readiness and strategy.

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The Norwegian Army sniper team from the 1st Armored Battalion won the 2025 U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) European Best Sniper Team Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, on November 22, 2025.
The Latvian team secured second place.
A team from Greece took third.
The competition included 35 teams from 22 countries.
Teams completed 16 sniper skill tasks over six days.

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