Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 begins in Belgium
British Army military vehicles arrive in Belgium, signifying the start of US-led multinational exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20.
Synopsis
Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 is a US-led multinational exercise, including NATO’s participation. It will see the largest deployment of US-based forces to Europe in the last 25 years, with 20,000 soldiers deploying directly from the United States to Europe. It demonstrates US commitment to NATO and its resolve to stand by its European Allies and partners.