In Poland began earlier postponed because of the pandemic coronavirus military exercises Defender of Europe 2020. They are held with the aim of increasing strategic readiness and interoperability by allowing the rapid deployment of troops from USA in Europe. It is also planned to test the capabilities of host-country to receive allied support.
the maneuvers on Dravskem the landfill will be attended by about four thousand American soldiers and two thousand Polish soldiers. Also will involve about 2,000 pieces of equipment: 100 tanks, more than 230 combat vehicles, artillery, missiles, and aircraft – F-16 aircraft and Mi-24 helicopters of the Polish air force, RIA Novosti reported.
Participants should check the possibility of interaction of Polish and American troops in joint military operations. It is also planned to practice crossing water obstacles involving armored and airborne troops.
the Recall, originally these teachings were to become the largest in 25 years, troop of the United States: from the ocean was supposed to arrive 20 thousand soldiers, who were joined by nine more thousand stationed in Europe of American troops. However, in March the Pentagon stopped the process due to the spread of the coronavirus. In the end, was cancelled and a number of others associated with the Defender of Europe of the exercise.
