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NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission
Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.
Patriot missile battery heading to Slovakia amid Ukraine invasion response
The Patriot system will replace Slovakia's S-300, which it will send to Ukraine.
Pentagon’s top general suggests more permanent basing in Europe, but with rotational manning
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs suggested locally built bases in Eastern Europe, without permanently stationed U.S. troops.
82nd Airborne, Truman carrier strike group deployments extended
The 82nd Airborne has been training with Polish forces and helping transfer equipment to Ukrainians.
Will Slovakia send Ukraine S-300 air defenses? The Pentagon is working on it.
A top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Wednesday the Biden administration is working to accommodate NATO ally Slovakia’s offer to send more S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
By Joe Gould
400 Marines deploy in Eastern Europe as part of US response to Ukraine war
Marine fighter jets, transport places and air traffic controllers have deployed in support of NATO.
Pentagon reconsidering troop levels in Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
More than 90,000 American troops are on the ground in Europe now.
NATO members to pledge support for Ukraine against potential chem-bio attacks
The support is meant to protect the alliance’s own member nations, who would also suffer from contamination if Russia used a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapon against Ukraine.
Frontline Photos: March 6, 2022
Arriving safely in Poland, refueling over Eastern Europe, aiming from a helicopter and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon
The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.
By Joe Gould