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Netherlands sends five F-16s to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots
The Netherlands and Denmark are in charge of coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-16 capabilities.
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
Pentagon chief stresses security cooperation as key to stopping Russia’s Black Sea ‘aggression’
The Biden administration sees the Black Sea as a front to challenge Russia, but regional relations complicate America's ability to actually make any progress.
By Joe Gould
US, Georgia sign military training pact amid Russian threat on the Black Sea
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Georgia, Ukraine and Romania to show support in the face of Russian military activity before he attends NATO’s defense ministerial meeting.
By Joe Gould
Triple Nickel wraps up exercise Thracian Star 21 in Bulgaria with allies
The exercise involved more than 150 personnel and eight F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base in Italy.
By Diana Stancy