U.S Armed Forces and NATO in DEFENDER 24

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Directed by U.S. European Command and led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa DEFENDER 24 pledges to uphold a crucial role in Transatlantic security and defense. 

The exercise is the continuation of the United States assurance to NATO allies, and the European continent.  

Over 17,000 U.S military personnel from Army, Air Force, Naval Expeditionary Combat Force, and 23,000 multi-national military personnel from NATO members and partner nations are taking part, from April 4 to May 31, in  DEFENDER 24.

The exercise takes place in various European States including in: Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.

DEFENDER 24 represents a milestone of fortifying the rapid deployment and response, interoperability, and combat readiness of U.S Armed-Forces and NATO allied with the latest multi-layered defense technology and military capabilities to counter any emerging threats.

Among the core objectives DEFENDER 24 aims:

  • To strengthen the transatlantic security 
  • To heighten military readiness and interoperability of U.S and the NATO Allies and partner nations 
  • To enhance the collective defense capabilities and strategic deterrence

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Acknowledgments, source:  U.S Army Europe and Africa. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief.