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June 7, 2021
U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.
June 7, 2021
Ukraine Making Progress on Defense Reforms, Official Says

America is unwavering in its support for Ukraine sovereignty, territorial integrity and Euro Atlantic aspirations, said the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia.
May 31, 2021
US, NATO aircraft integrate, fly over all 30 NATO nations

Operation Allied Sky demonstrates a shared commitment to NATO solidarity, enhances readiness and provides training opportunities aimed at enhancing interoperability for all participating aircrews from the U.S. and NATO allies.
May 26, 2021
4th Fighter Squadron enhances interoperability during Atlantic Trident 21

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft and Airmen from the 4th Fighter Squadron, compromised of active duty Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and reservists from the 419th FW, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are participating in Atlantic Trident taking place at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base,
May 18, 2021
Military Committee Enthusiastically Welcomes NATO 2030 Proposals

The chairman of NATO's Military Committee touted the alliance's ability to adapt and evolve to stay effective and relevant as a deterrent force.
May 13, 2021
Pentagon, NATO Demonstrate Transparency Officials Want Russia to Emulate

Each day that Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby briefs reporters, he has a statement about U.S. exercises around the world, such as Defender-Europe 21, an exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability among NATO allies and partners.
May 6, 2021
Quickly Moving Forces Across Borders Is Vital to Europe's Defense, Official Says

The National Security Strategy emphasizes the importance of working with allies and partners such as NATO. Part of that commitment is being able to move formations quickly across Europe, a Defense Department official said.
May 3, 2021
Defender Europe 21 Exercises Multinational Interoperability, Readiness, Transparency

This year's Exercise Defender Europe involves 26 nations and around 28,000 multinational forces all focused on building operational readiness and interoperability between NATO allies and partners.
April 29, 2021
Defense Official Says Partnerships Vital to Holding Russia Accountable in Eurasia

A Defense official says Russian influence and meddling in nations around the Mediterranean and the Middle East have been characterized as destabilizing and opportunistic and pose concerns for regional security and stability.
April 27, 2021
Regional Solutions Needed to Address Middle East Security, General Says

The two most urgent threats in the Middle East in the coming years will most likely be the proliferation of cheap and capable unmanned aerial vehicles used by extremist groups, as well as humanitarian crises, the U.S. Central Command commander said.