NATO is increasing the number of troops, fighter jets, and aircraft carriers it has deployed to counter Russia In response to recent Russian activities, NATO member states have indicated that they will be expanding the number of troops and weapons available to defend the Alliance.
“Today, NATO leaders decided that we must and will provide more support to Ukraine,” according to a statement.
We will continue to impose tremendous expenses on the Russian Federation. In addition, we will strengthen Allied deterrence and defense.
NATO is sending more troops planes and ships to deter Russia
Our four new NATO battlegroups were approved by our leaders. Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia are among the countries affected. In addition to the four already present in the Baltic countries and Poland, these are the first of their kind.
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As a result, we now have eight international NATO battlegroups. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, there is a lot to see. A total of one hundred thousand US troops are stationed throughout Europe to support NATO objectives. In addition, European allies and Canada have stepped up to the plate.
We have 40,000 troops under direct NATO command, the majority of whom are stationed in the Alliance’s eastern flank. Supported by significant air and naval power. The carrier strike groups will operate from the High North to the Mediterranean, which is a first in naval history. NATO leaders reached an agreement today to refocus our deterrence and defense on a longer time horizon. In order to deal with a new security reality.
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On land, we will have far more forces in the eastern portion of the Alliance, all of whom will be at a higher level of preparedness. With the addition of additional strategically placed equipment and supplies. We will increase the number of jets we use in the air. In addition, we must improve our integrated air and missile defense. Carrier strike groups, submarines, and a considerable number of combat ships will be available on a constant basis at sea for us to use.
In addition, we will increase our cyber defenses. Additionally, we will improve our exercises by concentrating on collective defense and interoperability. “I anticipate that we will make a decision on the specifics at our next Summit in Madrid in June.”
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The NATO Response Force and national contributions have been transported to various places around the Eastern Flank of NATO by strategic and tactical air transport aircraft such as the C-17, C-5, A330 MRTT, and C-130s from a variety of nations in recent weeks.
Lieutenant General Pascal Delerce, Deputy Commander, Allied Air Command, stated that “Allied Air transport planes are critical in facilitating the rapid movement of troops and supplies, allowing NATO to place its forces efficiently during the unfolding crisis.”
NATO beefs up its military presence to prevent Russia
In view of recent Russian activities, NATO member states have announced increased troop and equipment availability.
“Today, NATO leaders agreed that we must and will help Ukraine,” said a statement.
We will continue to punish Russia. Deterrence and defense will be strengthened.
NATO battlegroups approved by leaders. In Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. These join the four already in the Baltics and Poland.
Now we have 8 multinational NATO battlegroups. From Baltic to Black Sea. Thousands of US troops help NATO activities across Europe. And so have European allies and Canada.
We have 40,000 troops under NATO command, principally in the east. A formidable air and naval force. From the High North to the Mediterranean, five carrier attack groups. Today, NATO leaders agreed to refocus deterrence and defense. New security realities.
On land, we will have more troops and better readiness in the east. With extra pre-positioned supplies. We’ll use more jets in the air. And improve our air and missile defense. We will have carrier strike groups, submarines, and a large number of battle ships at sea.
We’ll also beef up our cyber defense. And improve our collective defense and interoperability drills. I expect we’ll settle the details during our June summit in Madrid.”
In recent weeks, strategic and tactical air transport planes from different nations have been busy delivering units from the NATO Response Force as well as national contributions around NATO’s Eastern Flank.
Lieutenant General Pascal Delerce, Deputy Commander, Allied Air Command said: “Allied Air transport planes are critical in allowing NATO to position its forces efficiently amid the developing crisis.” NATO is sending more troops planes and ships to deter Russia