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'''Steadfast Defender 2024''' or '''Steadfast Defender 24''', abbreviated to '''STDE24''' or '''SD24''', is the 2024 [[NATO]] [[Steadfast Defender]] exercise taking place from 22 January to 31 May 2024, throughout the [[Transatlantic relations|Trans-Atlantic region]]. It practices the response to a hypothetical aggression by a power or adversary against a member country, activating [[North_Atlantic_Treaty#Article_5|Article 5]] alliance case of the North Atlantic Treaty. The exercise is part of the series of [[Steadfast Defender]] maneuvers. It is the largest NATO maneuver since the [[Cold War (1985–1991)|end of the Cold War]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-19|date=2024-01-19|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-kick-off-biggest-drills-decades-with-some-90000-troops-2024-01-18/|website=reuters.com|title=NATO to hold biggest drills since Cold War with 90,000 troops}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref name= vandiver >{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-19|author=John Vandiver|date=2024-01-18|language=en|title=NATO to stage largest military exercise in Europe since Cold War {{!}} Stars and Stripes|url=https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2024-01-18/eucom-nato-russia-war-12716615.html|website=stripes.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-15|author=T.Wiegold|date=2024-01-18|publisher=T.Wiegold|title=Überraschung, NATO-Großübung!|url=https://augengeradeaus.net/2024/01/ueberraschung-nato-grossuebung/|website=Augengeradeaus.de}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-15|date=2024-01-18|publisher=Zeit Online GmbH|title=Nato plant militärisches Großmanöver mit 90.000 Soldaten|type=Lange hielt sich die Nato mit Manövern an der Ostflanke zurück. Nun soll eine Übung mit Zehntausenden Soldaten stattfinden. Eines ihrer Ziele: Russland abzuschrecken.|url=https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-01/nato-manoever-buendnisfall-soldaten-abschreckung-russland|website=Zeit Online}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
'''Steadfast Defender 2024''' or '''Steadfast Defender 24''', abbreviated to '''STDE24''' or '''SD24''', is the 2024 [[NATO]] [[Steadfast Defender]] exercise taking place from 22 January to 31 May 2024, throughout the [[Transatlantic relations|Trans-Atlantic region]]. It practices the response to a hypothetical aggression by a power or adversary against a member country, activating [[North_Atlantic_Treaty#Article_5|Article 5]] alliance case of the North Atlantic Treaty. The exercise is part of the series of [[Steadfast Defender]] maneuvers. It is the largest NATO maneuver since the [[Cold War (1985–1991)|end of the Cold War]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-19 |date=2024-01-19 |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-kick-off-biggest-drills-decades-with-some-90000-troops-2024-01-18/ |website=reuters.com |title=NATO to hold biggest drills since Cold War with 90,000 troops}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref name= vandiver >{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-19 |author=John Vandiver |date=2024-01-18 |language=en |title=NATO to stage largest military exercise in Europe since Cold War {{!}} Stars and Stripes|url=https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2024-01-18/eucom-nato-russia-war-12716615.html|website=stripes.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-15 |author=T.Wiegold |date=2024-01-18 |publisher=T.Wiegold |title=Überraschung, NATO-Großübung! |url=https://augengeradeaus.net/2024/01/ueberraschung-nato-grossuebung/ |website=Augengeradeaus.de}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-15 |date=2024-01-18 |publisher=Zeit Online GmbH |title=Nato plant militärisches Großmanöver mit 90.000 Soldaten |type=Lange hielt sich die Nato mit Manövern an der Ostflanke zurück. Nun soll eine Übung mit Zehntausenden Soldaten stattfinden. Eines ihrer Ziele: Russland abzuschrecken. |url=https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-01/nato-manoever-buendnisfall-soldaten-abschreckung-russland |website=Zeit Online}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>


== Troop strength ==
== Troop strength ==
[[File:U.S. 2nd Fleet commander introduces Steadfast Defender 2024.webm|thumb|upright|Vice Adm. Doug Perry introduces Steadfast Defender 2024.]]
[[File:U.S. 2nd Fleet commander introduces Steadfast Defender 2024.webm|thumb|upright|Vice Adm. Doug Perry introduces Steadfast Defender 2024.]]
The total Troop strength is of over 90,000 soldiers.<ref name=TS /> The United Kingdom provided 20,000 personnel for maneuvers. 16,000 soldiers are from the [[British Army]]. Among them will be the [[7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team]]. The [[Royal Navy]] will provide 2,000 sailors.<ref name=Fels24>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-15|author=Peter Felstead|date=2024-01-15|language=en|publisher=Mittler Report Verlag GmbH|title=Shapps announces major UK contribution to NATO's Exercise 'Steadfast Defender 24'|url=https://euro-sd.com/2024/01/major-news/35921/uk-steadfast-defender-24/|website=European Security and Defence}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> 15,000 Polish,<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|author=Andrew Matthews|date=2024-01-15|language=en|title=Steadfast Defender 2024: NATO gears up for major military exercise to confront Russian aggression|url=https://essanews.com/steadfast-defender-2024-nato-gears-up-for-major-military-exercise-to-confront-russian-aggression,6984964125419649a|website=essanews.com}}<!-- auto-NATO Misses Pivotal Military Target
The total Troop strength is of over 90,000 soldiers.<ref name=TS /> The United Kingdom provided 20,000 personnel for maneuvers. 16,000 soldiers are from the [[British Army]]. Among them will be the [[7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team]]. The [[Royal Navy]] will provide 2,000 sailors.<ref name=Fels24>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-15 |author=Peter Felstead |date=2024-01-15 |language=en |publisher=Mittler Report Verlag GmbH |title=Shapps announces major UK contribution to NATO's Exercise 'Steadfast Defender 24' |url=https://euro-sd.com/2024/01/major-news/35921/uk-steadfast-defender-24/ |website=European Security and Defence}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> 15,000 Polish,<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Andrew Matthews |date=2024-01-15 |language=en |title=Steadfast Defender 2024: NATO gears up for major military exercise to confront Russian aggression |url=https://essanews.com/steadfast-defender-2024-nato-gears-up-for-major-military-exercise-to-confront-russian-aggression,6984964125419649a |website=essanews.com}}<!-- auto-NATO Misses Pivotal Military Target
by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> 10,000 German,<ref name=TS>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|date=2024-01-18|title=90.000 Soldaten: NATO kündigt größtes Manöver seit Jahrzehnten an {{!}}|url=https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/nato-manoever-118.html|website=tagesschau.de}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> and 5,000 Dutch soldiers<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-22 |title=Ruim 5000 Nederlandse militairen bij grootste NAVO-oefening sinds Koude Oorlog |url=https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/buitenland/artikel/5430813/navo-oefening-oorlog-dreiging-rusland-poetin-voorbereiding |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=RTL Nieuws |language=nl}}</ref> are participating.
by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> 10,000 German,<ref name=TS>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |date=2024-01-18 |title=90.000 Soldaten: NATO kündigt größtes Manöver seit Jahrzehnten an {{!}}|url=https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/nato-manoever-118.html|website=tagesschau.de}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> and 5,000 Dutch soldiers<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-22 |title=Ruim 5000 Nederlandse militairen bij grootste NAVO-oefening sinds Koude Oorlog |url=https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/buitenland/artikel/5430813/navo-oefening-oorlog-dreiging-rusland-poetin-voorbereiding |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=RTL Nieuws |language=nl}}</ref> are participating.


== Context==
== Context ==
Christopher Cavoli, [[Supreme Allied Commander Europe]] (SACEUR) and [[United States European Command|US EUCOM]] commander, has emphasized that Russia has ramped up its military spending in light of its military action in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, and that while many European allies have donated equipment and ammunition to Ukraine, the NATO allies have only a short time to increase their own materiel spending,<ref name= dBrennan >David Brennan [https://www.newsweek.com/nato-misses-pivotal-military-target-russia-ukraine-1862259 (21 Jan 2024) NATO Misses Pivotal Military Target]</ref> and their own military preparation for future contingencies.<ref name= vandiver /> ''See [[Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine]]''
[[Christopher G. Cavoli|Christopher Cavoli]], [[Supreme Allied Commander Europe]] (SACEUR) and [[United States European Command|US EUCOM]] commander, has emphasized that Russia has ramped up its military spending in light of its military action in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, and that while many European allies have donated equipment and ammunition to Ukraine, the NATO allies have only a short time to increase their own materiel spending,<ref name= dBrennan >David Brennan [https://www.newsweek.com/nato-misses-pivotal-military-target-russia-ukraine-1862259 (21 Jan 2024) NATO Misses Pivotal Military Target]</ref> and their own military preparation for future contingencies.<ref name= vandiver /> ''See [[Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine]]''


== Involved nations ==
== Involved nations ==
[[File:Major NATO affiliations in Europe.svg|thumb|350px|NATO member states in Europe, dark blue]]
[[File:Major NATO affiliations in Europe.svg|thumb|350px|NATO member states in Europe, dark blue]]
All 32 NATO member nations are taking part in the exercise:<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|author=Olena Goncharova|date=2024-01-20|title=ISW: Russia conducting information operation to distort NATO's 'Steadfast Defender 2024' exercises|url=https://kyivindependent.com/isw-russia-conducting-information-operation-to-distort-natos-defensive-steadfast-defender-2024-exercises/|website=kyivindependent.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
All 32 NATO member nations are taking part in the exercise:<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Olena Goncharova |date=2024-01-20 |title=ISW: Russia conducting information operation to distort NATO's 'Steadfast Defender 2024' exercises |url=https://kyivindependent.com/isw-russia-conducting-information-operation-to-distort-natos-defensive-steadfast-defender-2024-exercises/ |website=kyivindependent.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
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== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
The following military equipment is taking part in the maneuver:<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-19|date=2024-01-18|title=NATO's Biggest Military Exercise: Steadfast defender 2024 drills |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfbKGWcUDRI}}</ref>
The following military equipment is taking part in the maneuver:<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-19 |date=2024-01-18 |title=NATO's Biggest Military Exercise: Steadfast defender 2024 drills |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfbKGWcUDRI}}</ref>
* Over 50 ships
* Over 50 ships
* Over 80 fighter jets, helicopters and drones
* Over 80 fighter jets, helicopters and drones
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== Quadriga 2024 ==
== Quadriga 2024 ==
[[File:Karte Quadriga 2024.svg|upright=1.35|thumb|A map of the [[Quadriga]] 2024 maneuver with their four partial maneuvers]]
[[File:Karte Quadriga 2024.svg|upright=1.35|thumb|A map of the [[Quadriga]] 2024 maneuver with their four partial maneuvers]]
In connection with Steadfast Defender 2024, the [[Bundeswehr]] will carry out its Quadriga 2024 exercise. [[Quadriga]] 2024 is again divided into four maneuvers, which are intended to practice alerting, relocating troops and combat. The four sub-maneuvers are Grand Center in mid- to late February, Grand North in mid-February to mid-March, Grand South in late April to late May and Grand Quadriga in May 2024.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-15|date=2023-11-30|title=Heer und NATO-Partner starten 2024 ein Großmanöver|url=https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/organisation/heer/aktuelles/heer-und-nato-partner-starten-2024-ein-grossmanoever-5710094}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Generalinspekteur betont vor Großübung Verantwortung der Bundeswehr |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundeswehrmanoever-quadriga-100.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=tagesschau.de |language=de}}</ref>
In connection with Steadfast Defender 2024, the [[Bundeswehr]] will carry out its Quadriga 2024 exercise. [[Quadriga]] 2024 is again divided into four maneuvers, which are intended to practice alerting, relocating troops and combat. The four sub-maneuvers are Grand Center in mid- to late February, Grand North in mid-February to mid-March, Grand South in late April to late May and Grand Quadriga in May 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-15 |date=2023-11-30 |title=Heer und NATO-Partner starten 2024 ein Großmanöver |url=https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/organisation/heer/aktuelles/heer-und-nato-partner-starten-2024-ein-grossmanoever-5710094}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Generalinspekteur betont vor Großübung Verantwortung der Bundeswehr |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundeswehrmanoever-quadriga-100.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=tagesschau.de |language=de}}</ref>


More than 12,000 Bundeswehr soldiers are taking part in the exercise, especially those from the [[10th Panzer Division (Bundeswehr)|10th Panzer Division]]. According to the [[Inspector General of the Bundeswehr]], Carsten Breuer, Quadriga 2024 is "the Bundeswehr’s first exercise in which the defense of NATO’s eastern flank is combined with Germany’s role as a linchpin for the defense of Europe".<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-15|date=2023-11-30|title=Heer und NATO-Partner starten 2024 ein Großmanöver|url=https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/organisation/heer/aktuelles/heer-und-nato-partner-starten-2024-ein-grossmanoever-5710094}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Generalinspekteur betont vor Großübung Verantwortung der Bundeswehr |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundeswehrmanoever-quadriga-100.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=tagesschau.de |language=de}}</ref>
More than 12,000 Bundeswehr soldiers are taking part in the exercise, especially those from the [[10th Panzer Division (Bundeswehr)|10th Panzer Division]]. According to the [[Inspector General of the Bundeswehr]], Carsten Breuer, Quadriga 2024 is "the Bundeswehr's first exercise in which the defense of NATO's eastern flank is combined with Germany's role as a linchpin for the defense of Europe".<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-15 |date=2023-11-30 |title=Heer und NATO-Partner starten 2024 ein Großmanöver |url=https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/organisation/heer/aktuelles/heer-und-nato-partner-starten-2024-ein-grossmanoever-5710094}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Generalinspekteur betont vor Großübung Verantwortung der Bundeswehr |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/bundeswehrmanoever-quadriga-100.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=tagesschau.de |language=de}}</ref>


== Dragon-24 ==
== Dragon-24 ==
As part of the Steadfast Defender 2024, national maneuvers "Dragon-24" will be held by Poland from February 25 to March 14, 2024. This exercise will primarily consist of soldiers from the [[11th Armoured Cavalry Division]] and the [[16th Mechanised Division (Poland)|16th Pomeranian Mechanised Division]]. It will include troops from the [[Territorial Defence Force (Poland)|Territorial Defence Force]], [[Polish Special Forces|Special Troops Command]], [[Polish Air Force|Air Force]], [[Polish Navy|Navy]] as well as the [[NATO Response Force]], and will primarily take place at Land Forces Training Center Drawsko.<ref name=Kowal22401/><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|author=Tomasz Glen|date=2024-01-19|language=en|title=Steadfast Defender 2024. 90,000 NATO soldiers start exercises. The biggest since the Cold War|url=https://www.dniprotoday.com/en/news/the-ministry-of-defense-sees-the-end-of-the-war-as-negotiations-the-return-of-lands-to-ukraine-and-russia-giving-up-its-nuclear-weapons-1228}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
As part of the Steadfast Defender 2024, national maneuvers "Dragon-24" will be held by Poland from February 25 to March 14, 2024. This exercise will primarily consist of soldiers from the [[11th Armoured Cavalry Division]] and the [[16th Mechanised Division (Poland)|16th Pomeranian Mechanised Division]]. It will include troops from the [[Territorial Defence Force (Poland)|Territorial Defence Force]], [[Polish Special Forces|Special Troops Command]], [[Polish Air Force|Air Force]], [[Polish Navy|Navy]] as well as the [[NATO Response Force]], and will primarily take place at Land Forces Training Center Drawsko.<ref name=Kowal22401/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Tomasz Glen |date=2024-01-19 |language=en |title=Steadfast Defender 2024. 90,000 NATO soldiers start exercises. The biggest since the Cold War |url=https://www.dniprotoday.com/en/news/the-ministry-of-defense-sees-the-end-of-the-war-as-negotiations-the-return-of-lands-to-ukraine-and-russia-giving-up-its-nuclear-weapons-1228}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>


Over 3,500 vehicles will be used, including 100 tracked vehicles and tanks from the USA, Spain and France. Troops during the exercise will conduct multiple tasks, including river crossings with heavy equipment as well as movement of tracked and wheeled vehicles over 300 miles of public roads and off-road terrain.<ref name=Kowal22401>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|author=Magdalena Kowalska-Sendek|date=2023-10-19|language=pl|title="Steadfast Defender 2024", czyli największe manewry NATO|url=https://www.polska-zbrojna.pl/Mobile/ArticleShow/40562}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|author=Tomasz Glen|date=2024-01-19|language=en|title=Steadfast Defender 2024. 90,000 NATO soldiers start exercises. The biggest since the Cold War|url=https://www.dniprotoday.com/en/news/the-ministry-of-defense-sees-the-end-of-the-war-as-negotiations-the-return-of-lands-to-ukraine-and-russia-giving-up-its-nuclear-weapons-1228}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
Over 3,500 vehicles will be used, including 100 tracked vehicles and tanks from the USA, Spain and France. Troops during the exercise will conduct multiple tasks, including river crossings with heavy equipment as well as movement of tracked and wheeled vehicles over 300 miles of public roads and off-road terrain.<ref name=Kowal22401>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Magdalena Kowalska-Sendek |date=2023-10-19 |language=pl |title="Steadfast Defender 2024", czyli największe manewry NATO |url=https://www.polska-zbrojna.pl/Mobile/ArticleShow/40562}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Tomasz Glen |date=2024-01-19 |language=en |title=Steadfast Defender 2024. 90,000 NATO soldiers start exercises. The biggest since the Cold War |url=https://www.dniprotoday.com/en/news/the-ministry-of-defense-sees-the-end-of-the-war-as-negotiations-the-return-of-lands-to-ukraine-and-russia-giving-up-its-nuclear-weapons-1228}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>


== More maneuvers ==
== More maneuvers ==
The maneuver Nordic Response 24 will use Steadfast Defender in 2024 as a roof maneuver{{clarify|reason=term needs defining or wikilinking to relevant definition|date=February 2024}}, but will not be part of it.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|date=2023-09-18|language=en|title=NATO exercise planned for next year billed as largest since end of Cold War|url=https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-09-18/nato-largest-exercise-11413388.html}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-01-20|date=2024-01-19|language=en|title=Nordic Response 2024|url=https://www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises-and-operations/exercises/nr24}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> The maneuvers "Saber Strike 24", "Immediate Response 24" and "Swift Response 24" are carried out in the course of Steadfast Defender <ref name=Kowal22401 />
The maneuver Nordic Response 24 will use Steadfast Defender in 2024 as a roof maneuver{{clarify|reason=term needs defining or wikilinking to relevant definition|date=February 2024}}, but will not be part of it.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |date=2023-09-18 |language=en |title=NATO exercise planned for next year billed as largest since end of Cold War |url=https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-09-18/nato-largest-exercise-11413388.html}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |date=2024-01-19 |language=en |title=Nordic Response 2024 |url=https://www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises-and-operations/exercises/nr24}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> The maneuvers "Saber Strike 24", "Immediate Response 24" and "Swift Response 24" are carried out in the course of Steadfast Defender<ref name=Kowal22401 />


== References ==
== References ==

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Steadfast Defender 2024
Date22 January – 31 May 2024 (2024-01-22 – 2024-05-31)
LocationEurope
ParticipantsAll NATO's members

Steadfast Defender 2024 or Steadfast Defender 24, abbreviated to STDE24 or SD24, is the 2024 NATO Steadfast Defender exercise taking place from 22 January to 31 May 2024, throughout the Trans-Atlantic region. It practices the response to a hypothetical aggression by a power or adversary against a member country, activating Article 5 alliance case of the North Atlantic Treaty. The exercise is part of the series of Steadfast Defender maneuvers. It is the largest NATO maneuver since the end of the Cold War.[1][2][3][4]

Troop strength

Vice Adm. Doug Perry introduces Steadfast Defender 2024.

The total Troop strength is of over 90,000 soldiers.[5] The United Kingdom provided 20,000 personnel for maneuvers. 16,000 soldiers are from the British Army. Among them will be the 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team. The Royal Navy will provide 2,000 sailors.[6] 15,000 Polish,[7] 10,000 German,[5] and 5,000 Dutch soldiers[8] are participating.

Context

Christopher Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and US EUCOM commander, has emphasized that Russia has ramped up its military spending in light of its military action in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, and that while many European allies have donated equipment and ammunition to Ukraine, the NATO allies have only a short time to increase their own materiel spending,[9] and their own military preparation for future contingencies.[2] See Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Involved nations

NATO member states in Europe, dark blue

All 32 NATO member nations are taking part in the exercise:[10]

Equipment

The following military equipment is taking part in the maneuver:[11]

  • Over 50 ships
  • Over 80 fighter jets, helicopters and drones
  • Approximately 1,100 combat vehicles

Quadriga 2024

A map of the Quadriga 2024 maneuver with their four partial maneuvers

In connection with Steadfast Defender 2024, the Bundeswehr will carry out its Quadriga 2024 exercise. Quadriga 2024 is again divided into four maneuvers, which are intended to practice alerting, relocating troops and combat. The four sub-maneuvers are Grand Center in mid- to late February, Grand North in mid-February to mid-March, Grand South in late April to late May and Grand Quadriga in May 2024.[12][13]

More than 12,000 Bundeswehr soldiers are taking part in the exercise, especially those from the 10th Panzer Division. According to the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, Quadriga 2024 is "the Bundeswehr's first exercise in which the defense of NATO's eastern flank is combined with Germany's role as a linchpin for the defense of Europe".[14][15]

Dragon-24

As part of the Steadfast Defender 2024, national maneuvers "Dragon-24" will be held by Poland from February 25 to March 14, 2024. This exercise will primarily consist of soldiers from the 11th Armoured Cavalry Division and the 16th Pomeranian Mechanised Division. It will include troops from the Territorial Defence Force, Special Troops Command, Air Force, Navy as well as the NATO Response Force, and will primarily take place at Land Forces Training Center Drawsko.[16][17]

Over 3,500 vehicles will be used, including 100 tracked vehicles and tanks from the USA, Spain and France. Troops during the exercise will conduct multiple tasks, including river crossings with heavy equipment as well as movement of tracked and wheeled vehicles over 300 miles of public roads and off-road terrain.[16][18]

More maneuvers

The maneuver Nordic Response 24 will use Steadfast Defender in 2024 as a roof maneuver[clarification needed], but will not be part of it.[19][20] The maneuvers "Saber Strike 24", "Immediate Response 24" and "Swift Response 24" are carried out in the course of Steadfast Defender[16]

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