"NATO Launches Steadfast Defender 2024, Largest Exercise Since Cold War, Amid Russian Warnings"
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NATO has commenced Exercise Steadfast Defender 24, the largest military exercise since the Cold War, involving 90,000 service members from 31 NATO allies and Sweden. The exercise aims to test the alliance's ability to quickly deploy forces and will run through June, featuring large-scale live exercises across various geographical locations. It is a demonstration of alliance unity and determination to defend NATO territory, and while not directed against any specific country, it incorporates defense plans based on Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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