U.S. Army Pfc. Nyla Wilson, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, pressure washes the wheels of a M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System in preparation for transportation during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The M270A2, the latest upgrade to the MLRS platform, provides enhanced precision, reliability, and firepower to support field artillery operations across a multi-domain battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade lowers M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System launch pods to the ground during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 15, 2025. The M270A2 represents the most advanced variant of the MLRS platform to date, featuring upgraded Common Fire Control System (CFCS) technology, improved armored cab protections, and full compatibility with extended-range precision munitions including the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Hopefully you've been following our "Know Your Defender" posts highlighting #Soldiers participating in #DefenderEurope 22 exercises. Well, it's time to "Know Your Ally" Our @NATO #Allies from Poland have been providing combat credible forces to the #Alliance for 23 years. t.co/mnRUK5lvgm Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/21367 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

U.S. Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks assigned to 7th Engineer Brigade are parked by a port after being loaded off a barge during a barge transportation operation supporting Saber Guardian 25 in Constanta, Romania, June 2, 2025. Exercises like this allows the U.S. Army to operate in new ports while also rehearsing the deployment and integration of U.S. military combat equipment throughout Europe, ensuring that the U.S. Army is ready at all times to support and defend NATO allies and partner forces across all domains. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani)

NORTH MACEDONIA - Cpt Nikola Vasilev, North Macedonian soldier, uses a laser targeting system to mark a preemptive target during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training exercise May 24, 2023 at Krivolak Military Training Center. Joint and combines arms JTAC training with allied nation support investments in critical military capabilities while implementing enhanced readiness.

Immediate Response is part of DEFENDER 23, a U.S. Europe and Africa Command directed multi-national, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO allies and partners.

DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) joint exercise designed to enable combat-ready, multi-national forces. DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO alliance, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 takes place April 22 to June 23 and includes more than 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Nina J. Ramon, 206th Broadcast Operations Detachment)

During #DefenderEurope 22 we're highlighting specific @USArmy #Soldiers who are contributing to this great exercise. Meet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Nadeau. t.co/Fck2W5fmPA Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/28175 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Sojusznicze współdziałanie żołnierzy z Polski , USA i Danii na poligonie drawskim podsumowało miesiąc ćwiczenia #DefenderEurope 22. Załogi śmigłowców, artylerzyści, piechota i przeciwlotnicy prowadzili wspólne działania ogniowe. @DGeneralneRSZ @11LDKPanc @12Dywizja t.co/tDj2FLrj52 Source: Sztab Generalny WP North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/29264 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

On #ArtilleryThursday, (we're told that's a thing now), check out these @MINationalGuard #Soldiers fire their M777 Howitzers during the live-fire portion of exercise #SummerShield, which falls under #DefenderEurope 22, at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia. #WeAreNATO t.co/oNTUPyors9 Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/27984 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

RT @VCorps: Friday, during #DefenderEurope 22, an entire float ribbon bridge system from the @405thAFSB was employed by the and military forces to cross the Vistula River in Poland. #ItWillBeDone #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO Read more ➡️ t.co/bJGL7pPC0c t.co/oa0hr98UOk Source: Poland MOD North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/22286 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Bridges and Boats? Yup, all part of the equipment set needed for #DefenderEurope 22, and provided by @405thAFSB. Check it out 👀 ⬇️ t.co/QO5WFYAeZh #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO @US_EUCOM @VCorps @NATO @DeptofDefense @USArmy t.co/PtFoOXM5RC Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/6495 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

RT @405thAFSB: When the @PANationalGuard unit arrived in Lithuania to take part in @USArmyEURAF's #DefenderEurope 22, over 900 pieces of Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 from AFSBn-Germany's Dülmen APS-2 site was waiting for them – lined up & ready to go. t.co/QTs6TbwXt8 #DefenderEurope22 t.co/lGY52LOAAb Source: NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command - JSEC North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/13974 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

RT @balt_security: For the first time ever, an entire float ribbon bridge system from the APS-2 worksite in Zutendaal, Belgium , was transported to Radom, Poland and issued to a -based 74th MRBC, 62nd Engineer Battalion, deployed for #DEFENDEREurope 22. 👉 t.co/xKcHwEm7be t.co/PxBK6r3AkW Source: NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command - JSEC North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/8551 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#StrongerTogether #AlwaysReady t.co/yovGPdVPwm When the Pennsylvania National Guard field artillery battalion arrived in Lithuania for #DefenderEurope 22, more than 900 pieces of equipment from APS-2 were waiting for them. ➡️: t.co/DHNiJ0Ye8V #DefenderEurope22 #ArmyPrepositionedStocks #StrongerTogether t.co/0RSdZL8PMB - U.S. Army Sustainment Command Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/19228 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

RT @405thAFSB: The 405th AFSB #DefenderEurope 22 APS-2 ops in: 🔹Estonia t.co/MK2eh0Hu64 🔹 Poland t.co/lK1lfLbCrG 🔹Lithuania t.co/QTs6TbwXt8 🔹Slovakia t.co/U5XQZsck9g 🔹 Germany t.co/CfOui1wIJk 🔹 Poland t.co/MZVJcA0AhF t.co/Px0JhzsMDy Source: Poland MOD North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/22389 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews