Multinational military exercises of allies and partners aboard NATO Defender 23 began in Europe on Saturday, April 22. interfax referring to the US European Command leading the exercise.
These maneuvers will be carried out from April 22 to June 23. They are designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the United States and its allies in the North Atlantic Alliance, to rapidly increase the combat power of the American military in Europe. command said.
Approximately 9,000 American and 17,000 European soldiers from 26 NATO member and partner countries will participate in these exercises, which will be held on the territory of 10 European countries.
Earlier, the Pentagon said Defender maneuvers “focus on the strategic deployment of US-based forces, the use of pre-deployed (in Europe) army stockpiles, and interoperability work with European allies and partners.”
The military department also noted that these exercises are designed to demonstrate the U.S. Armed Forces’ ability to “rapidly deploy combat-ready troops and equipment in Europe to support allies and deter those who threaten the peace and protect the continent from aggression.” “
Matthias von Randow, Managing Director of the German Federal Aviation Industry Association knowledgeableAirspace will be partially closed in Germany due to NATO military exercises from 12 to 23 June.