"Steadfast Defender 2021 will be the first large-scale test of NATO’s adapted Command Structure, with the involvement of two new NATO commands – Joint Support and Enabling Command based in Ulm, Germany and Joint Force Command Norfolk, based in the US."
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(1) The first phase of Steadfast Defender 2021 focuses on the rapid reinforcement of NATO’s European Allies by North American forces. This phase is led by JFC Norfolk and will include a maritime live exercise with around 5,000 forces and 18 ships.
(2) A table-top part of the exercise will take part in Ulm. This will train and test the ability of NATO’s new Joint Support and Enabling Command to coordinate the speedy movement of Allied forces and equipment across European borders. Some 300 personnel will be involved.
(3) In late May, NATO’s annual Noble Jump will take place under the umbrella of Steadfast Defender 2021.This will see the deployment of the VJTF, led by Turkey, to Romania. Some 4,000 troops from 12 countries will be involved.
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