A multinational battalion comprised of troops from the U.S., Italy, Poland and Hungary, face off against the British during a force-on-force training exercise, May 2026 in Finland. From April 27 to May 31, 2026 U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO's ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO's regional defense plans in real time. This series of linked exercises, including Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, turns investment into capability. Soldiers...
Taken: 05.20.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh
