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NATO, US forces join Romania-led Black Sea military drills
The sea and air exercises involve 3,400 military personnel from 12 NATO member countries and some partner nations.
Frontline Photos: March 27, 2022
Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022
A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
Biden’s Ukraine aid package is getting super-sized by Congress
Lawmakers unveiled a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package on Wednesday that took President Joe Biden’s request for weapons and training for Ukrainian forces and put it on steroids.
By Joe Gould
USS Truman aircraft join buildup of NATO air policing patrols over Eastern Europe
NATO has nearly doubled the number of military jets on alert across Europe amid concerns that Russia’s reckless flying in international airspace could escalate alongside its war in Ukraine.
By Diana Stancy
NATO considering new battlegroups in Eastern Europe to deter Russia
“Our military commanders will now work on the details and report back within weeks,” alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels.
The US has spent billions on equipment and training in Europe to deter Russia. Is it enough?
Amid the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine, top experts say the unfolding crisis will test the U.S. military’s ability to seamlessly and rapidly move American troops and heavy armor across the borders of multiple countries and could also magnify potential gaps in both strategy and capability.
82nd Airborne could welcome American evacuees in case of Ukraine invasion
The U.S. military could house Americans fleeing Ukraine.
Biden promises additional troops, sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
Tensions have been growing in recent months amid a Russian troop buildup near the Ukraine border.
Romania, Ukraine say more troops needed on the Black Sea
Ukraine and Romania want Western allies to step up their military presence in the Black Sea, according to letters obtained by Defense News.
By Joe Gould