It was in this context that Estonia hosted this year's Lock Shield exercises. Participants broke up into teams to see who could best defense the fictitious nation-state that was clearly modeled on a Baltic nation. Teams from France and the Czech Republic came in second and third place in the competition, while a multinational NATO “blue team” won, organizers announced this week. … [Read more...] about NATO Prepares for War With Russia With Simulated Naval and Cyber Attacks
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Where Are NATO Troops Stationed? US Others Deploy To Poland, Eastern Europe
"I would like to thank our allies and commend them on this historic moment, U.S> European commander and Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti said in a statement more than two months ago. “The European infrastructure and integrated support has enabled our force to rapidly be ready and postured should they need to deter Russian aggression.” … [Read more...] about Where Are NATO Troops Stationed? US Others Deploy To Poland, Eastern Europe
Trump Blasts NATO Allies, EU And Canadian PM Justin Trudeau After Divisive G7 Meeting
British Prime Minister Theresa May “is fully supportive” of Trudeau and his leadership, a senior UK government source said, while European Council President Donald Tusk tweeted: “There is a special place in heaven for @JustinTrudeau.” … [Read more...] about Trump Blasts NATO Allies, EU And Canadian PM Justin Trudeau After Divisive G7 Meeting
NATO has put forces in Eastern Europe to counter Russia — here’s where its battle groups are located
In late May, Poland, which has a long-held interest in having US troops there permanently, said it was willing to pay up to $2 billion to support their presence. (The proposal was crafted by Poland's defense ministry, which did not consult with the president or the foreign ministry before sending it to the US.) … [Read more...] about NATO has put forces in Eastern Europe to counter Russia — here’s where its battle groups are located
Britain Under Pressure from Trump Administration to Boost Defence Spending After NATO Comments
The United Kingdom government is coming under pressure to increase defence spending from the United States, in revelations that come days after President Donald J. Trump vented frustration over the NATO military alliance and Trump Ambassador Rick Grenell revealed that moving European nations to contribute more to their own defence was a key priority for the administration. The United States is pressing Britain to raise defence spending and become a great contributor to the common security of the NATO alliance, but attempts by British defence minister Gavin Williamson are being frustrated by Chancellor Philip Hammond who is delaying any decision on extra cash, reports The Times. … [Read more...] about Britain Under Pressure from Trump Administration to Boost Defence Spending After NATO Comments
