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Romania inaugurates an F-16 pilot training center for NATO, Ukraine
The training facility, situated at an air base in Fetesti in southeast Romania, will aim to increase interoperability between NATO allies.
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
Air Force to focus 2022 construction funds on Europe, Pacific and nukes
The Air Force plans to funnel next year’s military construction dollars toward bolstering its facilities across Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as well as preparing to bring on a new generation of nuclear weapons, officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
Romanian leader tells Biden more NATO troops needed in east
The Polish and Romanian leaders hailed Biden's appearance as a sign of U.S. support for their security.
Paratroopers with 82nd Airborne fly non-stop to jump into Estonia tonight
During Swift Response 21, 7,000 paratroopers from the United States and 10 other nations will conduct joint forcible entry exercises over the next several days at landing sites in Estonia, Bulgaria and Romania. It's the largest
By Todd South