Latest "European Deterrence Initiative" stories

Security forces airmen patrol near a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer taxiway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, Dec. 26, 2020.

‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress

Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Joe Gould

3 years ago

DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts

The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.

By Joe Gould

3 years ago

As soldiers arrive for Defender 2020, European infrastructure will be tested

“I’m concerned about the bandwidth to be able to accept this large force,” said NATO’s supreme allied commander.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Army resurrects V Corps after seven years to bolster Europe

The Army called the deactivation of V Corps “a major milestone" in 2013, but revived the unit in 2020.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Reforger redux? Defender 2020 to be 3rd largest exercise in Europe since Cold War

Defender 2020 is meant to test deterrence capabilities in Europe at a massive scale.

By Jen Judson

4 years ago

European defense fund takes a 10 percent cut in new budget

The request has been made, but will the funding drop survive Congress?

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago

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