Costanza takes command of V Corps at Army’s first permanent base in Poland

Lt. Gen. Charles D. Costanza, who previously led the 3rd Infantry Division, took command of an Army headquarters in Poland that is responsible for ensuring soldiers are prepared should conflict break out on NATO’s eastern flank.

State of war in Ukraine looms over NATO 75th anniversary ceremonies

Ukraine’s foreign minister warned Thursday that without more support his country was at risk of destruction, putting a damper on an otherwise festive mood at NATO headquarters as members marked the alliance’s 75th anniversary.

NATO mulls $100 billion allied fund for arming Ukraine, takeover of US-led planning

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders this week will review a proposal to make NATO the planning hub for arming Ukraine as the alliance looks for ways to shake up an effort that’s been spearheaded by the U.S. at Ramstein Air Base.

US Reaper drone crashes in Poland; no injuries reported

An MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone crashed this week while carrying out operations in Poland, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa said.

Germans show little inclination to defend country or trust in army to do it, poll finds

More than half of German respondents in a survey said they’d be unwilling to fight for their country if it came under attack, and a full three-quarters expressed little to no faith in the army to do the job.

Arctic brigade’s polar parachute jump demonstrates rapid response in Norway

Alaska-based U.S. soldiers on an exercise in Norway carried out a rare flight over the North Pole and parachuted into the Arctic.

US-led security efforts in Africa face torrent of pro-Russia propaganda, report finds

Russia is leading a surge of disinformation campaigns in Africa, using paid social media influencers and other tactics to promote and validate coups in places like Niger, according to new research.

US military contingent in Niger still in country despite junta declaration

About 1,000 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger two days after the ruling junta announced that it wanted those forces out of the country in connection with an ongoing diplomatic dispute.

Most people agree NATO should protect their country. They’re less sure about returning the favor.

A large majority of people living in NATO countries expect allies to come to their defense if their own nation is attacked, but fewer want their forces to defend others, new alliance polling released Thursday shows.

US force posture in Poland and Romania ought to be strengthened, report finds

The U.S. Army should permanently station a brigade in Poland and maintain a similarly sized rotational force in Romania, according to new research.