NATO is launching “Steadfast Defender 2024,” its biggest military exercise since the Cold War. This drill involves a remarkable 90,000 troops, signaling NATO’s increased readiness amid global tensions. The exercise, spanning from North America to NATO’s eastern borders, aims to reinforce Europe’s defense capabilities. Notably, the exercise will simulate conflict scenarios with a near-peer adversary, […]
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