Air defender 23
News:
Air Defender 23 set to start next week.
What:
- It is an air deployment exercise under the NATO framework.
Why:
- To act as show of force to:
- Impress NATO allies
- Signal to potential adversaries, like Russia
Significance:
- Set to be the biggest air deployment exercise of its kind in NATO history.
How:
- To see participation of:
- 10,000 participants
- 250 aircraft
- Participants to respond to simulated attack on NATO country.
Who:
- To be hosted by Germany
- 25 nations to take part- including:
- USA
- Sweden
- Japan
When:
- Has been in the plans since 2018.
