NATO prepares for largest military exercise

The German army leads NATO exercises in Rukla, Lithuania, as part of a deterrence operation directed against Russia, February 2017. (Getty/Kay Nietfeld)
Thursday, 18 January, 2024 - 17:44

NATO plans to mobilize 90,000 soldiers for drills aimed at “deterring Russian aggression” – in the biggest exercise staged by the alliance since the end of the Cold War.

Source: https://twitter.com/dpa_intl/status/1747986499021271487

  • UK bringing 20,000 troops to upcoming exercise with America and other NATO allies 

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps on Monday announced the U.K.’s contribution to exercise Steadfast Defender, saying it is about sending a message of deterrence at a time of security upheaval on the Continent.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2024-01-16/britain-nato-exercise-steadfast-defender-12691570.html

  • Poland will play a special role in these events, as the main activities are scheduled to take place in Poland and the Baltic countries.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/nato-plans-largescale-military-exercises-near-russia-belarus-1264018.vov

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