Defender 23: Multinational Exercise Begins in Europe

The Defender 23 exercise, led by US Army Europe and Africa, will involve nearly 9,000 American troops and 17,000 troops from 26 allied and partner nations across 10 different European countries. The exercise aims to demonstrate the US military's ability to rapidly deploy combat-credible troops and equipment to assure allies, deter those who would threaten the peace of Europe and defend the continent from aggression. The exercise will also showcase the commitment of European nations to increase the scale, capability and interoperability of their own militaries.