Feb. 23, 2022 Biden Shifts U.S. Troops in Europe to Defend Frontline NATO States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered an infantry battalion task force of about 800 soldiers to deploy from Italy to the Baltic region and approved the movement of up to eight F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Germany to operating locations on NATO's eastern flank.
Feb. 18, 2022 NATO leaders look to defense, deterrence against Russia NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges from Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Feb. 17.