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Steadfast Defender

Military exercise

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Steadfast Defender is the name of a series of NATO exercises. The latest exercise, held in 2024, was the largest since the Cold War. The first one was held in 2021, and they are planned to be held every three years.

01Maneuver by year

2021

  • 12 May 2021-2 June 2021 with 9,000 soldiers.

2024

A Romanian special unit troop during Steadfast Defender 2021.
A Romanian special unit troop during Steadfast Defender 2021.
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